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WJ54 NWR

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,738 mi
Last recorded175,738 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 NWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 175,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 170,540 miles

Fuel tank damp

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 165,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake needs attention

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 159,048 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake needs attention

Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,661 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake needs attention

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 147,814 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 147,780 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 142,159 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 142,159 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 136,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 127,316 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air bag warning light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 115,938 miles

Offside rear brake pads low

Offside front tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall not to cords

Pass 8 Jul 2010 104,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,292 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 84,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 84,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,205 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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WJ54 NWR is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ54 NWR, 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 WJ54 NWR registered?

WJ54 NWR is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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