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WD04 LWX

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,910 mi
Last recorded114,910 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 LWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 114,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 113,279 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 113,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 108,819 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,819 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16w (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 102,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2014 102,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2013 96,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,232 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 81,808 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,808 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 60,786 miles

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)

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

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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WD04 LWX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LWX, 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 WD04 LWX registered?

WD04 LWX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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