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PJ04 WUY

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,326 mi
Last recorded161,326 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 WUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 161,326 miles

Rear seats loaded(unable to check seat belts). N/s/front headlamp lens going opaque(only just passed)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 161,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear seats loaded(unable to check seat belts). N/s/front headlamp lens going opaque(only just passed)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 135,708 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 135,371 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,010 miles

dent in n/s/r inner sill

o/s/r handbrake lever sticking

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,333 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 21 Jun 2014 99,051 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 98,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

offside headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,919 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 87,702 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,194 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,777 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,660 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 30,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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PJ04 WUY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJ04 WUY, 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 PJ04 WUY registered?

PJ04 WUY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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