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B12 WHT

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,214 mi
Last recorded154,214 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 WHT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 154,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 154,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 147,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Park brake efficiency only just met (17%)

Some noise present n/s/f wheel bearing

Some noise present o/s/f wheel bearing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f fog lamp broken

n/s/r brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing

o/s door mirror capping missing

o/s/r brake caliper anti-rattle spring not correctly located

Fail 29 Jun 2016 147,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Park brake efficiency only just met (17%)

Some noise present n/s/f wheel bearing

Some noise present o/s/f wheel bearing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f fog lamp broken

n/s/r brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing

o/s door mirror capping missing

o/s/r brake caliper anti-rattle spring not correctly located

Pass 16 Jun 2015 134,969 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,219 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

slight oil leak on off side front suspention leg

Fail 30 Jun 2014 124,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

slight oil leak on off side front suspention leg

Pass 11 Jun 2013 119,369 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 119,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in tread also exessivly worn on inner edge of tread.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 115,082 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 115,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 107,859 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 102,539 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 98,829 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 80,123 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,881 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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B12 WHT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B12 WHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B12 WHT registered?

B12 WHT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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