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WF04 PYU

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,710 mi
Last recorded144,710 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 144,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle/suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2023 140,311 miles

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

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle /suspension components

Fail 6 Jul 2023 140,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion underside of vehicle/suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2022 132,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 131,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 129,660 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 126,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,379 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 121,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 115,124 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 109,693 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 109,693 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,499 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 92,118 miles

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 88,105 miles

o/s handbrake effort low

Fail 18 Oct 2013 88,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,668 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,874 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 77,873 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,652 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,274 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 PYU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

WF04 PYU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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