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WG04 SYU

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,036 mi
Last recorded130,036 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 130,036 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Cracked

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 122,296 miles

underside becoming rusty at rear

Fail 24 Jan 2017 122,247 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wire insecure (1.9.2a)

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

underside becoming rusty at rear

Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 115,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 111,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 108,355 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear brake dirt shields corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 104,091 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,919 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 91,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,445 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 14 Mar 2008 53,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,708 miles

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

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 SYU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

WG04 SYU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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The MOT history for WG04 SYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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