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HS04 BNY

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

83,656 mi
Last recorded83,656 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 BNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 83,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp inop.

Fail 10 Aug 2026 83,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp inop.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,514 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 77,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 77,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,060 miles

osf tyre badly perrished

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,050 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,049 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,943 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 70,943 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,294 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,402 miles

Nearside front tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 66,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,205 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,513 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 60,513 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,157 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,863 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,195 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,332 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 39,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,068 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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 BNY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS04 BNY registered?

HS04 BNY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is HS04 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS04 BNY shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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