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WG54 JPU

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

207,153 mi
Last recorded207,153 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 JPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 207,153 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 207,152 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 204,935 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 204,935 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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 2 Jan 2014 201,788 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 185,130 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 168,320 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise fuel cap damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 151,405 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 133,081 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

damage to near side front sidewall of tyre

offside reasr tyre uneven tyre wear

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2009 133,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

damage to near side front sidewall of tyre

offside reasr tyre uneven tyre wear

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2008 110,161 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 97,408 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 97,397 miles

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

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

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 JPU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WG54 JPU, 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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WG54 JPU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2004.

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