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WF04 BZX

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,910 mi
Last recorded154,910 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 BZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 154,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2019 154,907 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2018 143,691 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f brake pipe getting rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2018 143,688 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2017 133,685 miles

all rear suspension bushes starting to pull away

exhaust flanges very rusty

rear brake discs rusty on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2017 133,685 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes starting to pull away

exhaust flanges very rusty

rear brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2016 120,857 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2016 120,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2015 109,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust getting rusty / flanges very rusty

petrol tank straps rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2015 109,901 miles

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

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)

exhaust getting rusty / flanges very rusty

petrol tank straps rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,481 miles

centre to rear exhaust joints rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2014 102,481 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre to rear exhaust joints rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,600 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 92,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,017 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 81,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML light on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,068 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 69,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,310 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,392 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,495 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,356 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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WF04 BZX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WF04 BZX, 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 WF04 BZX registered?

WF04 BZX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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