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WG04 RNZ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,409 mi
Last recorded168,409 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 RNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 168,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 146,110 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 146,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,546 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,618 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,740 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 93,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,553 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,553 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,745 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 72,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,570 miles

front discs worn near to limits

Fail 29 Jun 2010 62,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front discs worn near to limits

ns rear tyre 2mm

Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,369 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,552 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,470 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 33,470 miles

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

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 RNZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

WG04 RNZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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