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WD04 KVB

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,414 mi
Last recorded33,414 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 KVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 33,414 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,763 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 32,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,428 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,336 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 30,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Near side rear inner most position light inoperative

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,209 miles

Offside Rear Outer side light inoperative

Fail 20 Jun 2016 30,209 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Outer side light inoperative

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,106 miles

Headlamp Wiper Blades Split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,916 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 22,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,795 miles

O/S/F Brake Binding

Fail 2 Jul 2012 29,412 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,412 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 28,833 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,833 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,959 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,043 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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WD04 KVB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WD04 KVB, 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 WD04 KVB registered?

WD04 KVB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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