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WG04 RNX

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

161,111 mi
Last recorded161,111 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 161,111 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Very Badly ()

Fail 24 Jan 2020 161,111 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Very Badly ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 154,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 148,573 miles

Front fog lights not working

Light oil film in engine bay and oil loss on n/s/r of engine

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 148,572 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Front dumper damaged and under tray insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front fog lights not working

Light oil film in engine bay and oil loss on n/s/r of engine

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 140,456 miles

FRONT BUMPER /VALANCE DAMAGED

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 140,456 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Front o/s under tray insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

FRONT BUMPER /VALANCE DAMAGED

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 132,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2016 132,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 122,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front under tray insecure at centre rear area

N/S/F anti roll bar runs close to chassis on n/s/f area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f marker light inop

Fail 10 Feb 2015 122,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front under tray insecure at centre rear area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f marker light inop

Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 97,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 97,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,783 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 89,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake disc's are becoming worn

Fail 15 Mar 2011 85,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake disc's are becoming worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 75,883 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 44,696 miles

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 20 Jun 2007 44,696 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 RNX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RNX, 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 RNX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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