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HN04 UPM

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,539 mi
Last recorded155,539 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 UPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 155,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 155,531 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 149,455 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low

corrosion starting on both rear chassis rails

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front brake discs appear to be wearing thin

Fail 21 Feb 2018 149,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

corrosion starting on both rear chassis rails

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front brake discs appear to be wearing thin

Pass 22 Mar 2017 144,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs in poor condition

both head light wipers split

both rear discs back plates in poor condition

drivers outer door handle broken

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2017 144,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs in poor condition

both head light wipers split

both rear discs back plates in poor condition

drivers outer door handle broken

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 133,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn unevenly

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one of two bulbs not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside headlamp beam image weak due to condensation in lamp

engine covers covering some components

spare tyre feels low on pressure

Fail 9 Apr 2016 133,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn unevenly

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one of two bulbs not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside headlamp beam image weak due to condensation in lamp

engine covers covering some components

spare tyre feels low on pressure

Pass 13 Apr 2015 126,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake discs rusting

Fail 13 Apr 2015 126,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 19 Apr 2014 119,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 119,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 113,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 106,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 106,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,359 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,221 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 88,221 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 79,158 miles

Handbrake high

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 67,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,349 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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HN04 UPM is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HN04 UPM, 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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HN04 UPM is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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