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WA04 YNT

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,650 mi
Last recorded161,650 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 YNT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 161,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise : both front track control arm inner bushes slight play

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 161,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise : both front track control arm inner bushes slight play

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 150,889 miles

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 150,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 143,209 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 131,818 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 121,036 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 121,036 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 108,118 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 108,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,261 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,892 miles

Nearside front wiper split

Offside front wiper split

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 94,892 miles

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

Nearside front wiper split

Offside front wiper split

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,324 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 90,324 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 86,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,618 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 83,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,357 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 73,453 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 63,943 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 63,943 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 52,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,079 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 34,190 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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WA04 YNT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WA04 YNT, 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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WA04 YNT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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