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C888 JWE

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,007 mi
Last recorded163,007 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC888 JWE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 163,007 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 161,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 153,857 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 139,206 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 128,906 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 121,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2011 109,239 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 109,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 102,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 98,584 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 88,310 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 94,432 miles

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

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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C888 JWE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C888 JWE, 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 C888 JWE registered?

C888 JWE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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