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FD04 WBJ

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,909 mi
Last recorded74,909 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 WBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,909 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 74,882 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,992 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,529 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 61,833 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight wear/movement to both front shocker top mountings

Fail 29 May 2014 61,822 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight wear/movement to both front shocker top mountings

Pass 15 May 2013 57,926 miles

indicator stalk worn/baggy

offside front seat belt slight fraying

Pass 21 May 2012 53,575 miles

indicator stalk worn/baggy

offside front seatbelt fraying/wearing

Pass 26 May 2011 48,924 miles

wiper stalk worn

Fail 26 May 2011 48,924 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

wiper stalk worn

Pass 27 May 2010 43,551 miles

damage to o/s/f seat belt edge

Pass 11 May 2009 36,975 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perishing especially offside

offside front seatbelt fraying

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 14 May 2008 31,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2007 25,485 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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FD04 WBJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD04 WBJ, 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 FD04 WBJ registered?

FD04 WBJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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