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WG54 AZC

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,929 mi
Last recorded101,929 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 AZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 101,929 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 99,610 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,482 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 94,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 94,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 91,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 91,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 84,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,780 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 77,780 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,533 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,354 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 54,248 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs are losing their colour (tinted amber)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,248 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs are losing their colour (tinted amber)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,066 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 47,060 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,632 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,237 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,250 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2008 20,482 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 18,237 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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WG54 AZC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WG54 AZC, 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 WG54 AZC registered?

WG54 AZC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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