diff --git a/tradein-mvp/frontend/src/components/trade-in/v2/HeroBar.tsx b/tradein-mvp/frontend/src/components/trade-in/v2/HeroBar.tsx
index 10cd3e3b..45d2e4e5 100644
--- a/tradein-mvp/frontend/src/components/trade-in/v2/HeroBar.tsx
+++ b/tradein-mvp/frontend/src/components/trade-in/v2/HeroBar.tsx
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ export default function HeroBar({
   hasEstimate,
   onOpenInfo,
 }: HeroBarProps) {
-  const pdfHref = pdfDownloadHref(estimateId);
+  const pdfHref = hasEstimate ? pdfDownloadHref(estimateId) : null;
   // A downloadable report exists ⇔ the estimate is ready ⇒ the PDF button is the
   // filled/primary CTA (M4). Otherwise it stays a disabled outline.
   const pdfFilled = Boolean(pdfHref);