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SB04 HSN

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,542 mi
Last recorded98,542 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 HSN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 96,130 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 91,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,708 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 75,215 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust box connector and joint section heavily corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 75,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Inner Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet opening handle defective (8.4.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust box connector and joint section heavily corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,359 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 62,358 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,337 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,337 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,889 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 49,889 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,237 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,646 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 30,628 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,724 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 25,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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SB04 HSN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SB04 HSN, 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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SB04 HSN is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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