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RV04 WCE

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,098 mi
Last recorded93,098 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 WCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 93,098 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2020 93,098 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,515 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 87,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,536 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,678 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,413 miles

handbrake travel

rear tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,611 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,734 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,285 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,695 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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RV04 WCE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RV04 WCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV04 WCE registered?

RV04 WCE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is RV04 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV04 WCE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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