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NH04 SJY

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1876cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,103 mi
Last recorded155,103 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 SJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 155,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 119,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

osf fog lamp inop

Fail 6 Mar 2014 119,096 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osf fog lamp inop

Pass 12 Apr 2013 177,719 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 177,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 167,005 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 151,959 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 151,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 140,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 123,361 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 122,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 108,441 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 108,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

N/S/F Foglamp lens smashed

N/S/F Wiper blade not clearing screen properly

N/S/R Outer tail light inop

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

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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NH04 SJY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,876cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NH04 SJY, 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 NH04 SJY registered?

NH04 SJY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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