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AU54 WBX

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

158,644 mi
Last recorded158,644 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 WBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 158,644 miles

Nearside Front under arch damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 158,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bumper marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front under arch damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 149,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 149,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 137,746 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 137,746 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 119,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2017 119,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2015 104,369 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,651 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre tread

thorn in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 24 Oct 2014 96,650 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre tread

thorn in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,204 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes have slight rusting

nearside steering rack gaiter

offside front indicator bulb slightly faded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 84,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

front and rear brake pipes have slight rusting

nearside steering rack gaiter

offside front indicator bulb slightly faded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 71,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear discs worn and corroded

srs light on indicating a fault

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,168 miles

srs light on indicating a fault

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,596 miles

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

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn

Pass 4 Sep 2010 54,418 miles

o/s/r brake disc rusting on edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,278 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 47,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,789 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 36,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 29,538 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,538 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU54 WBX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AU54 WBX, 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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AU54 WBX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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