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AP04 WCX

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,410 mi
Last recorded191,410 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 191,410 miles

Central Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 both front and rear discs x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles lower sills front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear upper floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 191,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 both front and rear discs x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles lower sills front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear upper floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 172,298 miles

n/s handbrake not fully returning

o/s rear brake low efficiency

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 20 Nov 2018 172,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s handbrake not fully returning

o/s rear brake low efficiency

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 27 Nov 2017 151,783 miles

front spring tops corroding

inner sills corroding

rear chassis sections corrodin

Fail 27 Nov 2017 151,783 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front spring tops corroding

inner sills corroding

rear chassis sections corrodin

Pass 17 Nov 2016 146,924 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 146,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre bald on edges

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Revers lamp not working

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 137,547 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 137,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 131,558 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 120,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 120,125 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,588 miles

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f shock very slight seepage of oil

Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,391 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both front head lamp wipers split.

osf wiper split.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 101,391 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front head lamp wipers split.

osf wiper split.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 87,849 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 87,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 73,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 73,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 58,503 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 58,501 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,759 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,932 miles

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

nearside front headlamp protector broken

nearside front tyre on legal limit

rear wiperblade split

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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AP04 WCX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AP04 WCX, 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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AP04 WCX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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