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OW53 WEX

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,267 mi
Last recorded137,267 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 WEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 137,267 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 137,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 130,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 120,243 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 120,243 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,064 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Very strong advise (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 115,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays

Low engine oil 1 ltr

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Very strong advise (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,377 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,669 miles

Child seat fitted so full inspection of adult seat belt NOT possible

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,578 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 76,578 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,477 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,311 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 49,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,938 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,096 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,359 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,758 miles

plastic sills fitted

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 46,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic sills fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,085 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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OW53 WEX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OW53 WEX, 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 OW53 WEX registered?

OW53 WEX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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