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HY04 NMX

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,231 mi
Last recorded90,231 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 90,231 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 89,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,493 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in o.s.f drive shaft outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,941 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,961 miles

Offside Front drive shaft outer cv boot has small slit in seeping greased

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,785 miles

Offside Front Outer cv grease around boot, no obvious signs of a hole

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,903 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,122 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror is loose but secure enough not to fall off

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 71,520 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside door mirror is loose but secure enough not to fall off

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,980 miles

Both rear lower tie rod inner bushes are seperating

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,357 miles

both front bottom ball joint gators just starting to perrish

both front drop link bushes just starting to perrish

both rear lower tie rod bushes peeling

minor freying on offside front seatbelt

nearside front door mirror insecure

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,493 miles

REAR NO. PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Fail 7 Mar 2013 59,493 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

DRIVERS WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT AT END

REAR NO. PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,963 miles

fronts tyres walls perished

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f side marker inop

rear number plate poor condition

slight judder o/s/r brake

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,902 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f marker light inop

Fail 21 Feb 2011 48,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f indicatpr faded

o/s/f marker light inop

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,562 miles

front and rear tyres differant makes

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wall well scuffed

rear brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

rear exhaust over axle flange heavily corroded

rear no plate showing delamination

slight fluffing on o/s/f seat belt edge

Fail 1 Mar 2010 42,562 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear tyres differant makes

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wall well scuffed

n/s/r inner side light inop

rear brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

rear exhaust over axle flange heavily corroded

rear no plate showing delamination

slight fluffing on o/s/f seat belt edge

Fail 9 Mar 2009 37,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,314 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 31,104 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,790 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 22,790 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 NMX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NMX, 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 NMX registered?

HY04 NMX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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