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WG04 ZYK

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,197 mi
Last recorded126,197 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 ZYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,197 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 126,197 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 118,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rear brake service

e.m.s. lamp on

Fail 17 Jan 2012 110,280 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 110,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 102,371 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)

e.m.s. lamp on

Fail 22 Jan 2011 102,371 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

e.m.s. lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2010 94,793 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,631 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 77,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 57,975 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 ZYK is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

WG04 ZYK is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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The MOT history for WG04 ZYK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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