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HT04 RWV

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

157,952 mi
Last recorded157,952 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 RWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 157,952 miles

corrosion in the offside rear brake pipe.

corrosion in the rear chassis rails.

cuts to both nearside tyre treads.

dmf noisey.

offside rear shock absoerber leaking badly.

sill covers fitted at time of test.

stone chips in the front windscreen.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 157,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in the offside rear brake pipe.

corrosion in the rear chassis rails.

cuts to both nearside tyre treads.

dmf noisey.

offside front headlamp cracked.

offside rear shock absoerber leaking badly.

sill covers fitted at time of test.

stone chips in the front windscreen.

wipers poor.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 136,147 miles

n/s/f headlamp broken

o/s/r strut leaking ,front struts leaking ,,o/s/f trye worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Nov 2013 136,147 miles

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

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

n/s/f headlamp broken

o/s/r strut leaking ,front struts leaking ,,o/s/f trye worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 133,323 miles

front tyres getting low outer edges ,n/s/f strut leaking

o/s/f headlamp damaged ,o/s/r strut leaking ,front number plate damaged ,corrosion in rear discs /pads getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,298 miles

o/s/f head light glass broken ,rear tyres going out of shape ,front pads getting low ,leak on front struts ,marks on rear number plate ,front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2012 112,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f head light glass broken ,rear tyres going out of shape ,front pads getting low ,leak on front struts ,marks on rear number plate ,front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,288 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 91,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight leak o/s/f strut

Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,734 miles

nearside rear brake disc worn not excessive

slight wear offside rear brake disc

suspect wear offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Sep 2010 73,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc worn not excessive

slight wear offside rear brake disc

suspect wear offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,970 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 64,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,240 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 51,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,974 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 37,974 miles

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

o/s/f indicator lens broken

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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HT04 RWV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HT04 RWV, 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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HT04 RWV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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