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WD04 HAU

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,807 mi
Last recorded120,807 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 HAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 120,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corrosion,poor at tank area

rear backplates rotted thru

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 23 Apr 2016 120,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement at caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake imbalance/distortion,parked up long term

brake pipes corrosion,poor at tank area

n/s/r brake bind/pads low

rear backplates rotted thru

rear exhaust mount broken

upper stoplamp flickering,battery shot

Pass 6 Jan 2015 117,626 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 117,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 106,416 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 106,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear inner postion lamp not working

offside front bumper marker lamp not working

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Jan 2013 93,652 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 93,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 27 Dec 2011 81,669 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2011 81,669 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 75,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 68,695 miles

rear brake pads worn very thin

Fail 5 Jan 2010 68,695 miles

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

rear brake pads worn very thin

Pass 30 Dec 2008 60,697 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,960 miles

N/S/R tyre worn to 1.6mm

O/S/R tyre worn to 2mm.

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Scratch appearing on windscreen.

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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WD04 HAU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WD04 HAU, 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 WD04 HAU registered?

WD04 HAU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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