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WV04 ZTY

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,326 mi
Last recorded140,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 ZTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 140,326 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Jan 2013 140,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear wiper split

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 18 Jan 2012 131,592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 116,977 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 116,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 99,576 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear tyres differant makes

front brake hoses showing cracks

front no plate showing cracks

large chip and chips in windscreen

o/s headlamp showing condensation

o/s/f seat belt showing fluffing along one edge

rear suspension side arm bushes showing peel back

Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,576 miles

front and rear tyres differant makes

front brake hoses showing cracks

front no plate showing cracks

large chip and chips in windscreen

o/s headlamp showing condensation

o/s/f seat belt showing fluffing along one edge

rear suspension side arm bushes showing peel back

Pass 2 Apr 2009 84,041 miles

chips in windscreen almost at 40mm outside zone A

front brake hoses showing slight cracking

front no cracked

slight fluffing on o/s/f seat belt

Fail 2 Apr 2009 84,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,302 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,132 miles

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

Small cracks in front number plate. Both front wipers are starting to smear across screen. Advise rear brakes checked in 4,000 miles.

Fail 26 Apr 2007 52,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Small cracks in front number plate. Both front wipers are starting to smear across screen. Advise rear brakes checked in 4,000 miles.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WV04 ZTY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WV04 ZTY, 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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WV04 ZTY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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