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WF04 SZR

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,538 mi
Last recorded87,538 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 SZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 87,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 87,457 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure Mud flap . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,533 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 84,531 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 82,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Font (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 82,979 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Font (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,580 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 79,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,813 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 77,813 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working Intermittent Fault (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,912 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine/under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 73,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 71,417 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

engine covers fitted masking items

under tray fitted masking items

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,430 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 68,430 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,893 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,110 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,749 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 59,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,101 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 57,100 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 51,439 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,439 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,639 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 46,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 41,460 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 41,460 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 41,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,272 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,315 miles

unable to check sill because of plastic covers

Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,299 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 SZR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SZR, 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 WF04 SZR registered?

WF04 SZR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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