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WD53 LRX

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,762 mi
Last recorded180,762 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 LRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 180,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing outer security device, but still preventing ingress of dirt.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/s/r & N/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 180,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 160,177 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 160,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 145,052 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 144,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 125,774 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,354 miles

handbrake only just met minimum efficency

Pass 7 May 2015 76,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 72,614 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 68,945 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 64,404 miles

n/s and o/s front low ball joint cover cracking

Fail 4 May 2012 64,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s and o/s front low ball joint cover cracking

n/s rear side lamp not working

Pass 3 May 2011 60,653 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slight distorsion

Fail 3 May 2011 60,653 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres slight distorsion

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,404 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,144 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 46,139 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads 3-4k miles wear

Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,821 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,412 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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WD53 LRX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LRX, 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 LRX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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