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WF54 OFR

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,489 mi
Last recorded146,489 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 OFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 146,489 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 146,489 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 143,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 139,278 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 139,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 128,131 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 128,131 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

front coil springs catching inner wings when jacked

Pass 3 Sep 2013 120,093 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 120,093 miles

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

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

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

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

All tyres wearing on inside edge

Rear discs very corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 111,329 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 111,329 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 120,177 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 105,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 95,839 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 95,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 86,954 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,639 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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WF54 OFR is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WF54 OFR, 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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WF54 OFR is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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