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YV04 HFJ

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,554 mi
Last recorded152,554 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 HFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 152,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 144,166 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 144,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 131,617 miles

airbag light not working

service light on

Fail 27 Mar 2017 131,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage valance and foglight (6.1.C.1)

airbag light not working

service light on

Fail 14 Mar 2017 131,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front valance and foglight (6.1.C.1)

airbag light not working

service light on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,398 miles

Nearside service indicator on

n/s/front wiper blade deteriorated, but still clears the screen

srs light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2015 108,957 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front discs and pads worn

tread on both front tyres worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,198 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 64,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,164 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 45,069 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,784 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,828 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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YV04 HFJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YV04 HFJ, 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 YV04 HFJ registered?

YV04 HFJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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