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WF04 HTE

2004 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,542 mi
Last recorded178,542 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 HTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 178,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 170,013 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 163,907 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 163,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 160,362 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 160,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn brocken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filer neak leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 157,900 miles

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

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

rear sills getting rusty and over rear axle

Pass 18 Feb 2019 152,200 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 152,200 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 144,401 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 139,769 miles

both front tyres on the wear bar limits

Fail 3 Feb 2017 139,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect to low.reset as required (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high to high reset as rquired. (1.8)

both front tyres on the wear bar limits

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,339 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded & scored

offside headlamp lense damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2016 129,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated could be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated could be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake disc corroded & scored

offside headlamp lense damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2015 117,799 miles

Engine oil low.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside and offside wipers split.

Nearside rear tyre inner edge low.

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge low.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 117,799 miles

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

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

Engine oil low.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside and offside wipers split.

Nearside rear tyre inner edge low.

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge low.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,597 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 74,456 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,895 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,479 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,298 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 HTE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HTE, 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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WF04 HTE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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