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WU04 YGF

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,176 mi
Last recorded152,176 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 YGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 152,176 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

chip windscreen

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 138,795 miles

rear exhaust flange rust

wipers in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2015 138,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre limit (recommend replace)

rear exhaust flange rust

wipers in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2014 125,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chip in windscreen

front brakes worn to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chip windscreen

front brakes worn

nearside wiper split

offside rear tyre 2 mm and perished

outer tail lights ?

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

chip windscreen

front tyres 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm and perished inner edge

offside wiper split

Fail 29 Aug 2012 98,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

chip windscreen

front tyres 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm and perished inner edge

offside wiper split

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

chip windscreen

nearside front door does not shut flush

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

service light on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,837 miles

both nearside tyres 2mm outer edge

chip windscreen

offside rear indicator bulb pale

offside rear tyre limit outer edge

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,293 miles

number plates poor

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,212 miles

chip windscreen

noise at idle

offside rear tyre perished worn and poor

Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,434 miles

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

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

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 YGF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU04 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

WU04 YGF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is WU04 YGF safe to buy?

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