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HY04 EBA

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,332 mi
Last recorded114,332 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 EBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,332 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 114,332 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 110,748 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 110,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,957 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 105,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,354 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 94,111 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 94,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 88,991 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 88,990 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,383 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)

Oil leak steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2015 84,383 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,498 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 78,498 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,561 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,884 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,329 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,376 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,236 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,694 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 32,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HY04 EBA is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HY04 EBA, 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 HY04 EBA registered?

HY04 EBA is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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