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WR04 YWN

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

143,631 mi
Last recorded143,631 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 YWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 143,631 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 136,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 123,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 104,571 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 100,778 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 99,441 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 96,557 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 96,557 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 92,878 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 88,270 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 82,943 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 75,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,702 miles

rear lateral brace bars outer bushes perishing

Pass 10 May 2013 66,417 miles

rear lateral brace bars outer bushes perishing

Pass 9 May 2012 57,995 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 50,572 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 41,776 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 1 May 2009 32,244 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Apr 2008 27,388 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,572 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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WR04 YWN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WR04 YWN, 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 WR04 YWN registered?

WR04 YWN is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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