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WG04 JNJ

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,974 mi
Last recorded174,974 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 174,974 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wiper slight damaged

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring/sills/chassis starting to get very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust joints very corroded so much so bolt heads and nuts are round but not blowing yet

Pass 23 May 2019 160,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 150,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 143,630 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 143,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure footwell (1.9.2a)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 129,717 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

N/S/F Wheel bent on inner part of rim

N/S/R Wheel bent on inner part of rim

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 129,717 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

N/S/F Wheel bent on inner part of rim

N/S/R Wheel bent on inner part of rim

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 110,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,351 miles

N/S/R Tyre perrishing on inner part of tread

N/S/R Wheel bent

O/S Wiper blade split on ends

Rear brake pads getting low

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 94,351 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/R Tyre perrishing on inner part of tread

N/S/R Wheel bent

O/S Wiper blade split on ends

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake pads getting low

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,080 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,918 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,917 miles

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

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

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

Front discs showing signs of wear

Rear discs have are corroded and are showing signs of wear

Pass 6 May 2010 47,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 May 2009 36,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 36,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 28,067 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,501 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 JNJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JNJ, 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 JNJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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