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OY04 WMC

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

187,796 mi
Last recorded187,796 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 WMC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 187,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 172,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 172,437 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 160,916 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2017 149,407 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes are poorly supported at the rear and are touching the body although look to be undamaged at the moment

fuel filler neck is wet, suspect this may be from misfiling rather than leak

Fail 23 May 2017 149,407 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front to rear metal brake pipes are poorly supported at the rear and are touching the body although look to be undamaged at the moment

fuel filler neck is wet, suspect this may be from misfiling rather than leak

Pass 17 May 2016 135,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 135,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 120,908 miles

front tyres low

nearside front washer jet poor

Fail 19 May 2015 120,908 miles

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

front tyres low

nearside front washer jet poor

Pass 8 May 2014 112,883 miles

areas of chassis showing corrossion

both headlamp wipers torn

both sides rear brake pipes corroded/just mot legal

o/s handbrake performance lower than expected

Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

low effort o/s/r handbrake.

n/s/f fog light broken & doesn't work.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 104,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

low effort o/s/r handbrake.

n/s/f fog light broken & doesn't work.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,722 miles

front tyres low on tread 195/60/15v

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight play n/s/f rollbar link

Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,126 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 86,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

o/s handbrake low

o/s/r brake binding slightly

unable to confirm condition of brake linings

Fail 20 Apr 2010 78,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre showing wear on inner edges

rear discs poor condition

various engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,032 miles

n/s/r tyre showing wear on inner edges

rear discs poor condition

various engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,085 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,896 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 56,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres low on tread/nsf just legal

n/s/r body damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,573 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 44,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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OY04 WMC is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OY04 WMC, 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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OY04 WMC is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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