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WJ04 UHG

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

221,409 mi
Last recorded221,409 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 UHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 221,409 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 220,707 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 201,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both sides, discs shields damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2019 200,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both sides, discs shields damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2018 182,782 miles

Both rear brake backing plates deteriorated.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear discs corroded.

Rear pads (2000-3000 miles approx)

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 174,900 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 1.6mm wearing smooth on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

various fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 174,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre 1.6mm wearing smooth on inner edge

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

various fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 168,034 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

various fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 159,897 miles

chip in windscreen

fuel lines slightly corroded

n.s front tyre 3mm and wearing on inner edge

o.s rear tyre 2mm and smooth on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 146,170 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 146,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 134,053 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 134,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 119,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 104,895 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges and offside starting to crack.

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

Nearside front fog light is cracked. Offside mirror glass is broken. All road wheels are bent.

Nearside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge.

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 104,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges and offside starting to crack.

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

Nearside front fog light is cracked. Offside mirror glass is broken. All road wheels are bent.

Nearside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 920,720 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,177 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,198 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 51,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,818 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,667 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 UHG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UHG, 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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WJ04 UHG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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