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WJ04 ZFT

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,431 mi
Last recorded253,431 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 253,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 237,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 224,883 miles

all metal brake hose ends corroded

engine cover

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside shoulder

plastic sills

rear tyres wearing low

surface corrosion showing on brake pipes

under trays

Fail 24 Apr 2017 224,883 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all metal brake hose ends corroded

engine cover

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside shoulder

plastic sills

rear tyres wearing low

surface corrosion showing on brake pipes

under trays

Pass 22 Apr 2016 210,040 miles

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all tyres wearing uneven

engine cover

exhaust system corroded

plastic sills

rear discs and pads in a poor condition

rear suspension bushes in a poor condition

surface corrosion showing on brake pipes

undertrays

Pass 24 Apr 2015 195,715 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

n/s/r wheel dented

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear wiperblade split

Pass 4 Jan 2014 181,842 miles

n/s/f brake bind slightly

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

n/s/r wheel outer rim dented

Pass 1 Mar 2013 168,670 miles

air bag light stays on

fuel pipes at rear corroded

head light wipers u/s. (os inop)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 168,668 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

air bag light stays on

fuel pipes at rear corroded

head light wipers u/s. (os inop)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 145,494 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 145,494 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 124,462 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 124,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 106,390 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 105,910 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 81,024 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 81,014 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,161 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 ZFT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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