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WD04 YRS

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,551 mi
Last recorded110,551 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 YRS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 110,551 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 110,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 94,269 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 94,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 79,465 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 75,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads low

front gearbox mount bolt loose

Pass 23 Dec 2010 75,322 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads low

front gearbox mount bolt loose

Pass 12 Dec 2009 57,921 miles

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

number plates dirty

Fail 12 Dec 2009 57,912 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

number plates dirty

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,861 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW

O/S FRONT INDICATOR LENS HAS DAMAGE

Fail 17 Dec 2008 43,861 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW

O/S FRONT INDICATOR LENS HAS DAMAGE

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,017 miles

as per vt32 940151517223

Fail 30 Jul 2007 28,017 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front running light not working

nearside headlamp aim on minimum and no adjustment left

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 YRS is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

WD04 YRS is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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