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HS04 AOR

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,053 mi
Last recorded211,053 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 AOR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 211,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 211,052 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 206,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 200,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 194,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 194,888 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 179,628 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 179,466 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 171,722 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 171,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 162,719 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 162,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 137,195 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 137,195 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 114,132 miles

air bag light on

child seat fitted n/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belt

Fail 27 Feb 2013 114,132 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

child seat fitted n/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belt

Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,678 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery loose.

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 95,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 89,712 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 89,711 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 79,952 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 79,952 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,583 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 74,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,676 miles

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

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

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

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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HS04 AOR is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HS04 AOR, 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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HS04 AOR is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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