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WJ04 ZFM

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

194,801 mi
Last recorded194,801 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 ZFM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 194,801 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 194,681 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 186,333 miles

ALL SIDE MARKER LIGHTS GO ING WHITE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 2 Mar 2018 186,333 miles

ALL SIDE MARKER LIGHTS GO ING WHITE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,640 miles

MARKER LIGHTS WHITE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 117,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

MARKER LIGHTS WHITE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 156,136 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 156,136 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 139,685 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 139,685 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 120,760 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 120,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 110,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside front marker light white

rear marker lights not working

Pass 11 Oct 2013 110,439 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)

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

nearside front marker light white

rear marker lights not working

Pass 2 Mar 2013 98,166 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,263 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 65,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,964 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 55,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,881 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,461 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,783 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,608 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 ZFM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 ZFM, 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 WJ04 ZFM registered?

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

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