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WG04 WCA

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,911 mi
Last recorded157,911 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 157,911 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 157,911 miles

Nearside Front 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 149,161 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 139,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 129,733 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 121,556 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 110,090 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 96,571 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 96,571 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 86,004 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 86,004 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 71,183 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 60,541 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 46,748 miles

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

Offside 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 WCA is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

WG04 WCA is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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The MOT history for WG04 WCA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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