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WJ04 WOB

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

115,515 mi
Last recorded115,515 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 WOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 115,515 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 111,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

both fuel tank straps corroded but not considered excessive advise replacement in near future

n/s/f indicator lamp repaied with clear tape

o/s/r lamp lens repaired with clear tape

several areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle

some front and rear suspension components corroded

wiper linkage worn

Fail 30 May 2022 111,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

both fuel tank straps corroded but not considered excessive advise replacement in near future

n/s/f indicator lamp repaied with clear tape

o/s/r lamp lens repaired with clear tape

several areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle

some front and rear suspension components corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 13 May 2021 108,526 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front WIPER LINKAGE WORN

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODING

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES/INNER AND OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 108,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front WIPER LINKAGE WORN

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODING

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES/INNER AND OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 107,086 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f indicator lamp repaired with tape

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

o/s/r lamp repaired with tape and reflector slightly deteriorated

some front and rear suspension components corroded

surface corrosion throughout chassis and floors

tank straps corroded but not considered excessive

wiper linkage badly worn, wipers still clear screen

Fail 14 May 2020 107,086 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering column attachment defective whenlock on (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f indicator lamp repaired with tape

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

o/s/r lamp repaired with tape and reflector slightly deteriorated

some front and rear suspension components corroded

surface corrosion throughout chassis and floors

tank straps corroded but not considered excessive

wiper linkage badly worn, wipers still clear screen

Pass 31 May 2019 104,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lamp damaged and water in lamp still flashing orange at time of test advise new lamp

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

Offside Rear lamp repaired with tape also reflector slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrossion on n/s/r and o/s/r chassis prescribed areas

wiper linkage worn

Fail 29 May 2019 104,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Outline marker lamp not working both front and both rear (4.2.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lamp damaged and water in lamp still flashing orange at time of test advise new lamp

Offside Rear lamp repaired with tape also reflector slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrossion on n/s/r and o/s/r chassis prescribed areas

wiper linkage worn

Pass 24 May 2018 100,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper motor bush is worn

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 100,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper motor bush is worn

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 96,671 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2017 96,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2016 93,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded SECTIN OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2016 93,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded SECTIN OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 89,987 miles

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 21 May 2014 85,545 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn and coroded

slight corosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 21 May 2014 85,545 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear side marker lights slightly discoloured

rear brake discs worn and coroded

slight corosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2013 82,321 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 82,321 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 May 2012 79,282 miles

advise airbag light on

Fail 21 May 2012 79,280 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

advise airbag light on

Pass 20 May 2011 73,932 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 67,671 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 60,703 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 60,703 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 49,169 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,613 miles

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

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

front number plate delaminated

non extra load †tyres †fitted to the front

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 WOB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WJ04 WOB, 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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WJ04 WOB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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