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WJ04 UHH

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,533 mi
Last recorded136,533 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 UHH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,533 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 130,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2019 119,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,522 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2018 112,522 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake cylinder damp

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,616 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2016 99,616 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,121 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear flashers slightly discoloured

front brakes have distortion

lower ball joint boots craking but not split

nsf anti roll bar link boots deteriorated

nsf steering arm boot craking but not split

osf anti roll bar link rod boots deteriorated

rear brake discs slight corrosion

slight transmission oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2012 81,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear flashers slightly discoloured

front brakes have distortion

lower ball joint boots craking but not split

nail in nsr tyre

nsf anti roll bar link boots deteriorated

nsf steering arm boot craking but not split

rear brake discs slight corrosion

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,358 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust back box joint

Fail 11 Aug 2010 76,358 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to exhaust back box joint

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,974 miles

n/s cv boot starting to crack at inner clip

n/s rear tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,793 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,146 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,325 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 UHH is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UHH, 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 UHH is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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