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OY04 WMD

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

220,378 mi
Last recorded220,378 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 WMD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 220,378 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 215,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 210,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 205,384 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 205,384 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 190,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 190,461 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 174,983 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake back plates corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension lower radius arm bushes delaminating

side marker lens damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2014 174,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake back plates corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension lower radius arm bushes delaminating

side marker lens damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2013 158,912 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)

can not see all brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2012 141,781 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 141,780 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 126,070 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 126,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 108,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 89,992 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 89,992 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 65,353 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 65,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,890 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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OY04 WMD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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