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WG04 BVS

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,671 mi
Last recorded120,671 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 BVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,671 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 119,957 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 119,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 115,879 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 115,879 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,665 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 111,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 106,939 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly after use

Rear brake pad linings appear to be over 50% worn

Slight signs of corrosion on rear brake discs

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 106,939 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly after use

Rear brake pad linings appear to be over 50% worn

Slight signs of corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,552 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 96,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,770 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 86,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,947 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 78,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,319 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 70,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,918 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 54,918 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,296 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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WG04 BVS is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WG04 BVS, 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 WG04 BVS registered?

WG04 BVS is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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