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YF04 WSD

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,564 mi
Last recorded97,564 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 WSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 97,564 miles

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

General corrosion under the body

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2022 97,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion under the body

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 93,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Dipped beam light output poor

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 93,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Dipped beam light output poor

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,362 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,285 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,872 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

splits in inner sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,161 miles

splits in inner sidewalls of front tyres

Fail 22 Apr 2016 66,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

splits in inner sidewalls of front tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,765 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,303 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 54,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,274 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,506 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 45,506 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,827 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,288 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,256 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 31,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,928 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edge

slight wear suspension bushes rear

Fail 23 Apr 2008 26,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres wearing on edge

slight wear suspension bushes rear

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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YF04 WSD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF04 WSD, 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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YF04 WSD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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