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RY53 WJK

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,935 mi
Last recorded126,935 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 WJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 126,935 miles

body all round damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2017 126,927 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

body all round damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2016 111,837 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 111,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB INCORRECTLY SEATED (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,860 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING ARMS

Fail 16 Oct 2015 99,860 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING ARMS

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,849 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 85,849 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,820 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 70,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,266 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,144 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,228 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,155 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,841 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 14,830 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 14,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RY53 WJK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol 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 RY53 WJK, 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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RY53 WJK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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