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WJ04 SGU

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,975 mi
Last recorded17,975 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 SGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 17,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 17,917 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 17,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 17,572 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 17,375 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 17,180 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 17,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 16,972 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 16,786 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 16,593 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 16,349 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 16,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,135 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 15,881 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,564 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,729 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,093 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,683 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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WJ04 SGU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WJ04 SGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ04 SGU registered?

WJ04 SGU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is WJ04 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 SGU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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