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WD53 BAU

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,201 mi
Last recorded169,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 169,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front seat belt damaged and fluffing

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 19 Dec 2012 166,839 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 155,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake lever release button sticks in occaisionally

Pass 10 Jan 2011 141,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear brake disc's worn

Fail 8 Jan 2011 141,706 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 29 Dec 2009 125,969 miles

long travel on handbrake lever

n/s/f inner wheel rim dented

n/s/f side marker inop

n/s/r fog light inop

n/s/r inner wheel rim dented

Pass 3 Jan 2009 111,939 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 100,762 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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WD53 BAU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WD53 BAU, 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 WD53 BAU registered?

WD53 BAU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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