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WG04 HNJ

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

210,209 mi
Last recorded210,209 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 HNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 210,209 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the limit, Advise replacment ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2024 202,476 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 202,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 192,947 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 192,947 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 87W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 183,661 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 176,069 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 176,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 165,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 156,149 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 155,431 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 141,300 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 141,296 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 128,520 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 128,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,052 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracked and worn low

Fail 8 Sep 2016 113,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracked and worn low

Pass 5 Sep 2015 99,363 miles

Rear rear tyres have surface cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,293 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 90,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,666 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,793 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 74,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011
Fail 12 Sep 2011 68,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,926 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,015 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,073 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,615 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 HNJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

WG04 HNJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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