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HK53 YOF

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 YOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 107,543 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut top mount bearing noisey

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front bumper lose

front end of car sits low

offside Macpherson strut top mount bearing noisey

Pass 29 May 2025 106,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 106,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut top mount bearing noisey

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 5 Jun 2024 105,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 103,072 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 100,860 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 100,859 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 97,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter pipe held on with cable ties

Fail 20 May 2021 97,785 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter pipe held on with cable ties

Fail 20 May 2021 97,784 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter pipe held on with cable ties

Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top mount slight roughness when rotated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp leveller switch removed at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2020 96,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top mount slight roughness when rotated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 92,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 92,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight damage to front bodywork

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,976 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 89,975 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,576 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,241 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 76,288 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 72,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,345 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 67,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,754 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,589 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,928 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,978 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 39,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,549 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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HK53 YOF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK53 YOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HK53 YOF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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