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W3 SAD

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,931 mi
Last recorded55,931 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 SAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 55,931 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,157 miles

CREAK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ON SHAKER PLATES

OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN BOOT CLOSED

Fail 8 Sep 2010 37,157 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

CREAK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ON SHAKER PLATES

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY RESTRICTED

OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN BOOT CLOSED

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,983 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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W3 SAD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W3 SAD, 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 W3 SAD registered?

W3 SAD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is W3 SAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 SAD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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