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WD53 EHJ

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,405 mi
Last recorded158,405 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 EHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 158,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 153,853 miles

No revesing lights

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

service light on

Pass 7 Jan 2020 151,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 151,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 144,028 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box front connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 138,527 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 130,556 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 130,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over rear axle both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 119,820 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 119,818 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 109,933 miles

Handbrake high

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

Oil leak

f/n/s Marker light out

Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,448 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,287 miles

Engine oil towards low

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,312 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 73,311 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 55,281 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,281 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,672 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 26,744 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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WD53 EHJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD53 EHJ, 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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WD53 EHJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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