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HS53 EJJ

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,543 mi
Last recorded53,543 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 EJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 53,543 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 53,515 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 38,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 25,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 22,734 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,871 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,185 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 20,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 19,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut to the outer side wall

Offside Front tyre has small lumps out of treads

Pass 7 Apr 2016 19,509 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 19,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,168 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,243 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 18,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,340 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,477 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 12,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,013 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 6,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,825 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 3,965 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 EJJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EJJ, 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 EJJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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