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FH53 WJN

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,759 mi
Last recorded61,759 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 WJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 61,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 61,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

General underbody surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 60,513 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,823 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,250 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 57,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 54,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,683 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both stay bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 49,449 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 49,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,328 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 46,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,337 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,714 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides radius arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,787 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,265 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 36,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,051 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,912 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,218 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,991 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 23,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,779 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,868 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 17,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 WJN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 FH53 WJN, 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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What year was FH53 WJN registered?

FH53 WJN is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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