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WF04 CAE

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,074 mi
Last recorded69,074 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 CAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,074 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 69,052 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover starting to split/deteriorated but still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has perishing/cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 65,149 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre of tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 62,857 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,670 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 53,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 48,095 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 48,094 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 48,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewal lParished

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,758 miles

NSR tyre becoming out of shape slightly

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,139 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,849 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,635 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 CAE 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 90%.

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 WF04 CAE, 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 CAE registered?

WF04 CAE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is WF04 CAE safe to buy?

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