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SM04 HDC

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,914 mi
Last recorded87,914 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 HDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some sidewall damage on n/s/f tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2014 79,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,824 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 73,824 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 69,383 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,383 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 64,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,136 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,590 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,111 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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SM04 HDC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM04 HDC, 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 SM04 HDC registered?

SM04 HDC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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