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WU04 XGW

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

187,863 mi
Last recorded187,863 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 XGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 187,863 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 187,863 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 182,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 1 Aug 2017 179,140 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 168,175 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 168,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 158,938 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 158,893 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 148,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 136,503 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 136,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 121,211 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 120,155 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 119,974 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,160 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 103,089 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 89,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2009 70,758 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 May 2009 70,758 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 55,044 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 55,044 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 May 2007 38,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 May 2007 38,032 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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WU04 XGW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WU04 XGW, 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 WU04 XGW registered?

WU04 XGW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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