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WG04 DCV

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,592 mi
Last recorded143,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 DCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 143,592 miles

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))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 143,568 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 140,763 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 137,853 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,740 miles

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

both rear tyres started to perish

Fail 26 Nov 2020 134,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 131,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 127,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 127,054 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 122,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 117,562 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 117,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,694 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 113,694 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 109,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,300 miles

Minor oil leaks

O/s/f tyre cracked/perishing and getting low

Rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,079 miles

All brake discs corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front brake pads wearing

front tyres perished

nsr coil spring corrodfed and weak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 102,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,962 miles

Brake discs corroded and pads wearing

Exhaust corroding

Tyres starting to crack

Various oil leaks

Fail 18 Apr 2013 96,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,017 miles

Rear suspension bushes wearing

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leaks

Fail 20 Apr 2012 92,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,173 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre very low

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,590 miles

N/S pattern blurry

N/S/F shock damp

N/S/R wheel slightly buckled

Rear Disc`s worn

Wipers starting too striek

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,238 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,832 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2007 37,862 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 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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What year was WG04 DCV registered?

WG04 DCV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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