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HV04 HHY

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,891 mi
Last recorded122,891 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 HHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 122,891 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 116,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 110,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,233 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 97,233 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 90,770 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 90,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2012 81,221 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,361 miles

All indicators on vehicle slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,591 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 63,591 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r brake has fluctuation

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,810 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,829 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 20,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,602 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 HHY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV04 HHY, 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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HV04 HHY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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