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WG04 ZYM

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,685 mi
Last recorded142,685 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 ZYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 142,685 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 142,685 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 131,114 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 121,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 121,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 104,635 miles

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

rear discs are corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,744 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,992 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,927 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 80,926 miles

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

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 ZYM is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

WG04 ZYM is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is WG04 ZYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG04 ZYM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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