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HN04 ZZD

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,241 mi
Last recorded157,241 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 ZZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 157,241 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions highly unstable

front brake balance poor

unusual noise from engine bay

Pass 17 Mar 2014 143,718 miles

foot brake requires abnormally high pressure to activate stop lamps

Fail 17 Mar 2014 143,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

foot brake requires abnormally high pressure to activate stop lamps

Pass 15 Mar 2013 131,584 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 131,581 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 119,840 miles

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

Engine noisey

General oil leaks

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 119,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine noisey

General oil leaks

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 105,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 105,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 88,746 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 71,045 miles

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

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

n/s secondary position light out

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tryres have advanced mishaping to inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,045 miles

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

n/s secondary position light out

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tryres have advanced mishaping to inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2008 56,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear registration plate deteriated

Pass 31 Mar 2008 56,554 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear registration plate deteriated

Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,310 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre inner shoulder

slight tarnish on rear no plate

Fail 13 Mar 2007 39,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screw in n/s/r tyre inner shoulder

slight tarnish on rear no plate

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 ZZD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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