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ExpiredMileage
144,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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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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WG04 WBX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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