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FH53 WJC

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,734 mi
Last recorded151,734 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 WJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2014 151,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all bumper side marker bulbs faded from orange to white

offside front seatbelt fraying

Pass 6 Mar 2014 151,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all bumper side marker bulbs faded from orange to white

offside front seatbelt fraying

Pass 11 Mar 2013 139,419 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 129,804 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 121,077 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 121,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 109,632 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre has splits on inner wall but not deep enougth to reach cords

Fail 10 Mar 2010 109,596 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 105,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 92,492 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 92,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,259 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 78,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front brake has slight run out

Pass 22 Dec 2006 58,111 miles

o/s/r outer tail light not working

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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FH53 WJC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FH53 WJC, 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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FH53 WJC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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