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WF04 SZC

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,545 mi
Last recorded144,545 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 SZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 144,545 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt starting to fray

Nearside Rear Lower main arm outer bush starting to deterioarte

Offside Front wear inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,827 miles

nearside front seatbelt slight edge fraying

nearside rear lower main suspension arm outer bush separating

slight wear/movement to both front suspension top mounts

some brake judder to offside front footbrake

some brake judder to offside rear footbrake

some corrosion/pitting to offside front brake pipe- recommend replace

some corrosion/slight pitting to nearside rear brake pipe

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Jan 2016 134,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear lower main suspension arm outer bush separating

slight wear/movement to both front suspension top mounts

some brake judder to offside front footbrake

some brake judder to offside rear footbrake

some corrosion/pitting to offside front brake pipe- recommend replace

some corrosion/slight pitting to nearside rear brake pipe

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Jan 2015 125,045 miles

rear upper control arms inner bushes heavily worn

separating to rear lower control arms outer bushes

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe in wheel arch

slight edge fraying to n/s/f seat belt

some rear brake judder

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Jan 2014 114,918 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating/weakening

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating/weakening

nearside front tyre some wear inner edge

slight offside front brake judder

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Jan 2013 105,854 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear outer light not working

Fail 28 Nov 2011 101,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear outer light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear outer light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2009 93,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 89,496 miles

nearside front fog light lens broken

nearside rear inner light not working

Fail 10 Sep 2008 89,496 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front fog light lens broken

nearside rear inner light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2007 85,363 miles

CHIP TO SCREEN

Pass 22 Mar 2007 79,714 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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WF04 SZC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF04 SZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF04 SZC registered?

WF04 SZC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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The MOT history for WF04 SZC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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