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BJ04 WML

2004 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,559 mi
Last recorded163,559 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WML
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 163,559 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 163,387 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 150,794 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 150,792 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 137,832 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 137,632 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,515 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 126,515 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 113,150 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,756 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,455 miles

N//S Side light - 1 of 2 bulbs out

Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,880 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,021 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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BJ04 WML is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red 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 BJ04 WML, 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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BJ04 WML is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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