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FN54 WMJ

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,419 mi
Last recorded165,419 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 WMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 165,419 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 165,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 152,621 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 152,615 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 143,658 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 143,658 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 132,856 miles

Rear Rear exhaust bracket corroded/still supported.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 122,310 miles

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

TAIL PIPE SUPPORT CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,644 miles

offside rear brake pads low

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 3 Oct 2014 102,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,071 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,171 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 92,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,937 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 70,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 61,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight age cracking on o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2010 61,137 miles

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

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

slight age cracking on o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,016 miles

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

offside front tyre is on 3mm tread depth

offside rear tyre is on 3mm tread depth & cracking up on the inner & outer tyre walls

slight engine oil leak from under vehicle

vehicle was tested in a wet condition

Fail 23 Nov 2009 52,015 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is on 3mm tread depth

offside rear tyre is on 3mm tread depth & cracking up on the inner & outer tyre walls

slight engine oil leak from under vehicle

vehicle was tested in a wet condition

Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,116 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,711 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 29,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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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FN54 WMJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FN54 WMJ, 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 FN54 WMJ registered?

FN54 WMJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is FN54 WMJ safe to buy?

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