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WR53 UKW

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,746 mi
Last recorded168,746 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 UKW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 168,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle nearside rear brake pad worn (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture x2 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 162,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 154,793 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 139,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 139,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 127,783 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 127,783 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,036 miles

oil leak

side markers incorrect colour

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,791 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 81,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all outer marker lights slightly discoloured

offside front seatbelt frayed

Fail 25 Jan 2013 73,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all outer marker lights slightly discoloured

offside front seatbelt frayed

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,875 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 59,898 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,333 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,536 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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WR53 UKW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WR53 UKW, 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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WR53 UKW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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