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HV04 AAK

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,924 mi
Last recorded159,924 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 AAK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 159,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 155,495 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 155,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid AND ADVISE LOW OIL N/S/F FOG LIGHT PAINTED OVER O/S/F FOG LIGHT SHARPE EDGES OIL LEAK N/S/T TYRE INSIDE EDGE BALD REAR PADS AND FRONT IMBALANCE (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 153,061 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 152,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 135,794 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 135,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 101,189 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,716 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 82,573 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 55,139 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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HV04 AAK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV04 AAK, 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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What year was HV04 AAK registered?

HV04 AAK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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