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OY04 WMJ

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,566 mi
Last recorded152,566 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 WMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 152,566 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 152,557 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 144,107 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 144,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 131,546 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 122,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

n/s front headlamp stone chip

Fail 12 Feb 2014 122,030 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

n/s front headlamp stone chip

Pass 15 Feb 2013 108,312 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 108,312 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 94,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2012 94,773 miles

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,643 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 79,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has small chips

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,589 miles

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

front tyres worn on outside edges advise tracking

Fail 25 Mar 2009 55,589 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front tyres worn on outside edges advise tracking

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,165 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,262 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)

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 WMJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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