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WD04 XHG

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,799 mi
Last recorded95,799 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 XHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2018 95,799 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation broken during test (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside wiper blade incorrectly adjusted.

Pass 15 Jul 2017 90,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 77,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 65,878 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,515 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,319 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,288 miles

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

o/s wiper rubber split on end

Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,759 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,092 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 XHG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WD04 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

WD04 XHG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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