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BJ04 WNL

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,112 mi
Last recorded206,112 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WNL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 206,112 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 206,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 193,871 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

Fail 4 Jul 2017 193,871 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2016 183,133 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 182,928 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 166,480 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorating advise replace

Fail 10 Jul 2015 166,480 miles

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorating advise replace

Pass 24 Jun 2014 152,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 152,805 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 133,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 133,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 120,642 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 114,000 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 104,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,467 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 96,288 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 80,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 80,578 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,529 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 68,529 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 WNL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ04 WNL, 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 WNL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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