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FY54 WTK

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,041 mi
Last recorded118,041 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 WTK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre down to wear markers

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,816 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,396 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 94,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,835 miles

advise o/s beam pattern poor.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 87,835 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise o/s beam pattern poor.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,909 miles

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

both front tyres worn on sidewalls possibly due to running down curbs

Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,251 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,251 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,094 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 60,094 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,701 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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FY54 WTK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY54 WTK, 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 FY54 WTK registered?

FY54 WTK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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