CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU54 WKC

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,102 mi
Last recorded199,102 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 WKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 199,102 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes on both sides of fuel tank are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 199,102 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes on both sides of fuel tank are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 186,357 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside, boots on lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near trailing arm pivot mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near trailing arm pivot mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 174,762 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 153,056 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 126,737 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 121,632 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 114,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 109,310 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 109,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 105,402 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 105,402 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 98,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2010 92,450 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childs seat fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 86,694 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 81,453 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU54 WKC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GU54 WKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU54 WKC?

You can check the full history of GU54 WKC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU54 WKC registered?

GU54 WKC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is GU54 WKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 WKC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU54 WKC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU54 WKC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.