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WG04 WBV

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,205 mi
Last recorded112,205 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 WBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2021 112,205 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 107,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,572 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,572 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 100,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,187 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,187 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,207 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,499 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 87,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,550 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,580 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,122 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,255 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010
Fail 9 Jul 2009 50,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,281 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,429 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,397 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 WBV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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