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SP54 HDZ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,472 mi
Last recorded120,472 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 HDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 120,464 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking banjo bolt leaking on caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 115,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 110,291 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 110,291 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 105,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 104,557 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,724 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 96,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,059 miles

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

o/s/f running lamp missing

o/s/r running lamp inoperative

Fail 27 Nov 2014 90,057 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/r running lamp inoperative

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

o/s/f running lamp missing

service lamp on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,859 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

covers on sills

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,225 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 70,224 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 63,211 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,549 miles

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

o/s/r disc rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,601 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 51,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,385 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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SP54 HDZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SP54 HDZ, 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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SP54 HDZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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