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HV04 HJE

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,392 mi
Last recorded100,392 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 HJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 100,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,879 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 96,697 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 96,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 94,157 miles

middle - rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 10 May 2022 94,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

middle - rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 85,955 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,195 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 79,135 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,976 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,700 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack end (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,795 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,669 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 62,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both nearside tyre sidewalls worn

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,189 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,308 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,761 miles

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,726 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 28,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 18,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,961 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 HJE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol 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 HV04 HJE, 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 HJE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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