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HS04 GHN

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,506 mi
Last recorded153,506 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 GHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 153,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 153,506 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 149,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 146,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear inner sidelight not working

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

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

Offside Front headlight washer and wiper not working. pre 2009 vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2019 146,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper pivot seized for handbrake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear inner sidelight not working

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

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

Offside Front headlight washer and wiper not working. pre 2009 vehicle

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear discs and pads shows signs of overheating

Pass 28 Nov 2018 142,025 miles

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

Nearside Outer seal damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front headlight washer and wiper not working

exhaust flange heavily corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2018 142,025 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Outer seal damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front headlight washer and wiper not working

exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 137,223 miles

Front ball joint covers deteriorating

Front both drop links covers deteriorating

Nearside Front drop link hits sub frame bolt

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

headlight cleaning devices poor

Fail 22 Nov 2017 137,222 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front ball joint covers deteriorating

Front both drop links covers deteriorating

Nearside Front drop link hits sub frame bolt

Nearside Rear secondary side light not working

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

headlight cleaning devices poor

Pass 23 Nov 2016 132,349 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside pale (1.4.A.2f)

front anti roll bar off centre

nearsde sill gouged

Fail 22 Nov 2016 132,349 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split shaft end (borderline) (2.5.C.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside pale (1.4.A.2f)

front anti roll bar off centre

nearsde sill gouged

Pass 25 Nov 2015 127,174 miles

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)

centre to rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

child seat fitted obscuring adult seat belt

Fail 25 Nov 2015 127,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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)

centre to rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

child seat fitted obscuring adult seat belt

Pass 24 Nov 2014 122,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust join heavily corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 117,836 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 117,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 112,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 112,656 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 108,725 miles

n/s/r inner tyre tred uneven....

n/s/r outer sill damaged.....

o/s/r indicator faded.....

wipers smear......

Pass 4 Nov 2010 101,868 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 95,876 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 95,866 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2008 88,261 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 88,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 GHN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol 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 GHN, 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 GHN is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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