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WJ04 ZFE

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,102 mi
Last recorded165,102 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 165,102 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 158,595 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 151,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 138,717 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 129,465 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 129,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2018 129,299 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 119,392 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 119,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 108,867 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 102,246 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 97,836 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 93,480 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 88,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 27 May 2011 83,702 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 83,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light shows fault

Pass 8 May 2010 79,361 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 72,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 65,073 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 59,220 miles

drivers seat belt has slight fluffing

offside rear brake hose has tiny cut mark

offside rear bumper corner amber lamp not working

offside rear shock absorber has slight misting

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 ZFE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

WJ04 ZFE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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