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WG04 WBX

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,870 mi
Last recorded144,870 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 WBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 144,870 miles

Difference in light intensity between headlamps

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 2nd sidelight not working, the outer one still functions.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp lense damaged and not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 144,870 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Difference in light intensity between headlamps

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 2nd sidelight not working, the outer one still functions.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp lense damaged and not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,543 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 129,543 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 118,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 108,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 108,913 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,545 miles

exhaust system corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm gaiters perishing

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension, lower parallel arms, outer bushes splitting

Fail 14 Apr 2015 100,545 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads wearing low

front wiperblades starting to smear screen

o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm gaiters perishing

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension, lower parallel arms, outer bushes splitting

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,136 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,711 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 82,711 miles

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

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

both rear tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,078 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 68,059 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,257 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,958 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 WBX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

WG04 WBX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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