MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front suspension top mount noisey
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres started to perish
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres started to perish
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyresworn on inner shoulders
n/s/r tyre started to perish
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear tyre feathered
Minor oil leaks
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/s/f tyre cracked/perishing and getting low
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear tyres cracked and perishing
Minor oil leaks
O/s/f tyre cracked/perishing and getting low
Rear tyres cracked and perishing
All brake discs corroding
Coil springs corroding
Exhaust corroding
Front brake pads wearing
front tyres perished
nsr coil spring corrodfed and weak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
All brake discs corroding
Coil springs corroding
Exhaust corroding
Front brake pads wearing
Brake discs corroded and pads wearing
Exhaust corroding
Tyres starting to crack
Various oil leaks
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake discs corroded and pads wearing
Exhaust corroding
Tyres starting to crack
Various oil leaks
Rear suspension bushes wearing
brake pipes starting to corrode
oil leaks
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear suspension bushes wearing
brake pipes starting to corrode
oil leaks
exhaust corroding
n/s/f tyre very low
N/S pattern blurry
N/S/F shock damp
N/S/R wheel slightly buckled
Rear Disc`s worn
Wipers starting too striek
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WG04 DCV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DCV, 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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WG04 DCV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.
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