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WG53 UFL

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,561 mi
Last recorded71,561 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 UFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,120 miles

Both rear back plates corroded

Engine noise at idle

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 67,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear back plates corroded

Engine noise at idle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside front road spring upper coil appears weak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,222 miles

Both front wipers split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear inner side lamp inoperative

Service light illuminated on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,735 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 56,733 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,077 miles

rear tyres cracking within the tread

Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,077 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres cracking within the tread

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,776 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,179 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,473 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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WG53 UFL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WG53 UFL, 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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WG53 UFL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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