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WG04 SYP

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,162 mi
Last recorded76,162 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 SYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 76,162 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 76,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,457 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 49,223 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 49,217 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 38,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 32,217 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2019 26,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 24,733 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 23,516 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 22,579 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,416 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 20,182 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 18,850 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 17,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 16,132 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 14,435 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 12,549 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 9,868 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 7,558 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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WG04 SYP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WG04 SYP, 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 WG04 SYP registered?

WG04 SYP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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