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OV04 HYR

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,116 mi
Last recorded111,116 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,116 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 109,903 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,715 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 108,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 107,901 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 107,901 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 107,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 107,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 102,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,989 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,858 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,866 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,853 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 73,487 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,258 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,924 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,082 miles

nearside fron t tyre sidewall cut

Fail 1 Apr 2010 42,082 miles

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

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

nearside fron t tyre sidewall cut

off side rear brake binding

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,978 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 33,978 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,829 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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OV04 HYR is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OV04 HYR, 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 OV04 HYR registered?

OV04 HYR is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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