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HY04 NME

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,896 mi
Last recorded170,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 NME
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 170,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 164,754 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 161,188 miles

play in steering arms

Fail 4 Jun 2016 161,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering arms

Pass 10 Jun 2015 156,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

suspension bush(s) and cover(s) slightly deteriorated

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 148,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 139,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

corroison rear brake pipes

n/s/f tyre 2mm

oil around engine

Pass 23 Mar 2012 132,937 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 124,034 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 116,720 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 105,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 76,958 miles

nsr inner lamp inop

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 NME is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HY04 NME, 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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HY04 NME is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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