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WJ54 NWT

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,851 mi
Last recorded179,851 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 NWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 179,851 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 177,124 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 177,124 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 173,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 170,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both link bar bottom rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod end rubbers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 166,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 163,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 163,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 159,361 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 155,870 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 151,071 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 142,460 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 142,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 136,557 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 136,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 132,973 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 130,242 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 130,241 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 122,469 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 122,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 115,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 104,030 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 85,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 73,966 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,009 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 72,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 NWT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ54 NWT registered?

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

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