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SM04 HDV

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,355 mi
Last recorded212,355 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 HDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 212,355 miles

Engine is loosing oil

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

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

Parking brake has only just met the requirements

Pass 16 Jul 2019 204,609 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have some play in the bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2018 195,665 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 195,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded next to suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre cracking on tread shoulders

Pass 3 Aug 2017 185,659 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL WEAR LIMITS (1.6mm) IN PLACES

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside rear upper tie rods body mounting areas have advanced corrosion

Offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner tread area and has worn through to the inner core layer inplaces

PAS hydraulic hose / pipe has slight seepage

Rear exhaust joint is deteriorating and starting to leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 185,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL WEAR LIMITS (1.6mm) IN PLACES

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside rear upper tie rods body mounting areas have advanced corrosion

Offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner tread area and has worn through to the inner core layer inplaces

PAS hydraulic hose / pipe has slight seepage

Rear exhaust joint is deteriorating and starting to leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 185,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre bold on inner edge and close to limit

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 172,605 miles

Near side seat belt webbing starting to fray

Off side front tyre close to limit

Over sills fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 172,605 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Off side track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Off side and near side front outer (3.5.1g)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Off side and near side (1.7.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Near side (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Off side and near side (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn/ridged, advise replaced

Near side head lamp glass broken

Near side seat belt webbing starting to fray

Off side front tyre close to limit

Over sills fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 158,950 miles

Front brake discs ridged/worn

Front brake pads low

Over sills fitted

Rear tyres wearing @ inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2015 158,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs ridged/worn

Front brake pads low

Over sills fitted

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear tyres wearing @ inner edges

Pass 8 May 2014 146,757 miles

both rear brake discs deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2014 146,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

offside headlamp wiper deteriorating

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2013 129,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front anti-roll bar link boot starting to split.

Official stickers in swept area.

Plastic oversills fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 129,787 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar link boot starting to split.

Official stickers in swept area.

Plastic oversills fitted.

Pass 1 May 2012 114,937 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 9 May 2011 104,177 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 7 May 2010 97,617 miles

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

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

offside daylight bumper light REAR not working

Fail 27 Apr 2010 97,558 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

offside daylight bumper light REAR not working

Pass 27 Apr 2009 83,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,566 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 HDV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM04 HDV, 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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SM04 HDV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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