MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,129 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid will need changing next year
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to rear exhaust flange
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion to rear exhaust flange
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid will need changing next year
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NSR has one bulb not illuminating (there are 2 per side) (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Both front anti roll bar drop links boots perishing
Both rear anti roll bar drop links boots perishing
Both track rod end boots perishing
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to rear exhaust flange
Corrosion to rear shocks
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top strut mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Both front anti roll bar drop links boots perishing
Both rear anti roll bar drop links boots perishing
Both track rod end boots perishing
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to rear exhaust flange
Corrosion to rear shocks
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front anti roll bar drop links - boots split or perished
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR and NSR brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to rear shocks
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front anti roll bar drop links - boots split or perished
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR and NSR brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to rear shocks
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Both front drop link gaiters deteriorating
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to rear exhaust flange
Corrosion to rear shocks
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to rear shocks
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust covers to front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear exhaust flange
Corrosion to exhaust
Corrosion to fuel tank straps
Corrosion to prescribed area OSR & NSR
Corrosion to rear shock casings both
Corrosion to rear suspension components
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring view
oil leak engine area
Centre Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged Fuel pipe jubilee clips (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion to exhaust
Corrosion to fuel tank straps
Corrosion to prescribed area OSR & NSR
Corrosion to rear shock casings both
Corrosion to rear suspension components
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring view
oil leak engine area
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
offside wiper rubber split
slight distortion to both headlamp aim
slight fluctuation on front brakes
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
offside wiper rubber split
slight distortion to both headlamp aim
slight fluctuation on front brakes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside handbrake efficiency on 100kgs
rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WF04 VJE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 VJE, 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 VJE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 April 2004.
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