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CA04 WBF

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

102,312 mi
Last recorded102,312 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 WBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 85,019 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,242 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,819 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,337 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,721 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,866 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,184 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,058 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,219 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,777 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,808 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,378 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Jul 2008 28,838 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,923 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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CA04 WBF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 CA04 WBF, 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 CA04 WBF registered?

CA04 WBF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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