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WJ04 SHV

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,150 mi
Last recorded130,150 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 SHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 130,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 130,058 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 129,893 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 129,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 129,566 miles

both rear tyres perishing ang cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2022 128,795 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 128,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 127,528 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 125,747 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 123,101 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 118,290 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 112,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 104,934 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,033 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 93,587 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,398 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 79,980 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,631 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,480 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,583 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,871 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,977 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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WJ04 SHV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WJ04 SHV, 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 WJ04 SHV registered?

WJ04 SHV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is WJ04 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 SHV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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