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OY54 WDE

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

206,107 mi
Last recorded206,107 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 WDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 206,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 206,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 202,158 miles

both fuel lines becoming corroded

both outer c.v boots becoming perrished

both rear suspension trailing arm ,links bar bushes becoming unbonded

o.s rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 2000 miles

radiator cross member becoming corroded

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 197,763 miles

both outer c.v boots , small ends perrished

both rear suspension links from chassis to rear trailing arms,outer bushes becoming unbonded

front discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 3000 miles

Fail 12 Oct 2021 197,763 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both outer c.v boots , small ends perrished

both rear suspension links from chassis to rear trailing arms,outer bushes becoming unbonded

front discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 3000 miles

Pass 13 Oct 2020 193,630 miles

front brake pads very low and discs becoming corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 193,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front brake pads very low and discs becoming corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 190,655 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pads low

both outer c.v boots perrished

both rear suspension link bar bushes slightly unbonded

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Oct 2019 190,655 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n.s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o.s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs corroded and pads low

both outer c.v boots perrished

both rear suspension link bar bushes slightly unbonded

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2018 188,875 miles

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

exhaust has leak at the rear

Pass 25 Aug 2016 178,967 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 167,845 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 154,798 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 138,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 123,400 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 109,635 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 109,635 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 97,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 97,492 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,779 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 61,475 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,475 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,274 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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OY54 WDE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OY54 WDE, 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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OY54 WDE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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