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WG54 CUW

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,077 mi
Last recorded140,077 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 CUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 140,077 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 136,529 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,624 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,342 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 92,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2013 81,879 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,489 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 72,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,063 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,728 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,694 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,357 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,141 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 CUW is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WG54 CUW, 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 CUW registered?

WG54 CUW is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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