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WJ04 ZFL

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,937 mi
Last recorded168,937 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 ZFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 168,937 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

windscreen wiper spindels worn

Pass 21 Feb 2012 158,693 miles

air bag warning light staying on

Fail 10 Feb 2012 158,693 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

air bag warning light staying on

front bumper spoiler broken and not fully secure

Pass 17 Feb 2011 142,741 miles

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

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

handbrake button sticks

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 17 Feb 2011 142,741 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

handbrake button sticks

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 20 Feb 2010 125,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 109,250 miles

n/s/f tyre has flap on outside wall

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,304 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 87,304 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2007 67,467 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 67,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZFL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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