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AK04 WGD

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

147,411 mi
Last recorded147,411 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 147,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 147,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 139,140 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear lamp cracked/damaged

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2020 132,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear lamp cracked/damaged

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 127,208 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 127,207 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 119,654 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 119,654 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,368 miles

O.S.F and N.S.R tyres worn inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 111,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

O.S.F and N.S.R tyres worn inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner minor leak from drive shaft seal

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,839 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,838 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,137 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 84,137 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,595 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 75,595 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,194 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 68,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,718 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 51,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag telltale light on

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,530 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,987 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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AK04 WGD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AK04 WGD, 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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AK04 WGD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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