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WL04 DXW

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,159 mi
Last recorded77,159 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 DXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,159 miles

Nearside Front 205/50ZR16W XL tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 205/50R16V tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear 205/50R16W tyre cracking and wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and lower (2.4.G.2)

centre/ rear exhaust joint corroding

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,443 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front 205/50R16V tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear 205/50R16V tyre wearing inner edge and perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2016 71,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50ZR16W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs incorrect diameter

offside front 205/50R16V tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear 205/50R16V tyre wearing inner edge and perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,841 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear 205/50ZR16W tyre approx 2mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fuel filler cap on limit

o/s front wiper blade splitting on limit

Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,549 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

fuel filler cap on limit

o/s brake started to bind

o/s front wiper blade splitting on limit

Fail 23 Apr 2013 53,793 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,793 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,424 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Apr 2008 24,353 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 24,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,546 miles

nearside front bumper light damaged

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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WL04 DXW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WL04 DXW, 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 WL04 DXW registered?

WL04 DXW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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