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HS53 EHV

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

243,459 mi
Last recorded243,459 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 EHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 243,459 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 243,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 239,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 239,259 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 236,653 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 236,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 234,877 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 231,882 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 230,111 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 230,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 222,474 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 215,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 215,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 206,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 206,687 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 200,005 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 190,510 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 190,481 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 183,618 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 178,430 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 168,532 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2012 168,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 155,457 miles

corrosion/wear to front brak discs also some judder

front number plate damaged

n/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm tread

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Jan 2010 131,822 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

front and rear discs worn

offside rear lower control arm outer bush starting to seperate

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 31 Jan 2009 104,491 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 104,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,386 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,481 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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HS53 EHV 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 HS53 EHV, 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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HS53 EHV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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