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WR04 YWT

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

253,071 mi
Last recorded253,071 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 YWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 253,071 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 252,683 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 247,291 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 247,291 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 240,278 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion throughout rear

Fail 5 Jul 2018 239,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout rear

Pass 21 Jul 2017 232,412 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion throughout the rear

Fail 21 Jul 2017 232,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion throughout the rear

Pass 19 May 2016 217,681 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 217,681 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 201,338 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 201,338 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2014 182,911 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 163,359 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 163,132 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 146,629 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 124,636 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 124,607 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2010 105,949 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 37,948 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 37,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 85,327 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 66,763 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 66,597 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2007 47,058 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 47,058 miles

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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WR04 YWT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WR04 YWT, 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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WR04 YWT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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