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WJ04 ZFN

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,356 mi
Last recorded205,356 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 ZFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 205,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2017 198,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 198,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 186,715 miles

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

Rear fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 180,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front passenger side , front bumper is broken

Pass 27 Mar 2014 174,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damage no cords exposed

Fail 27 Mar 2014 174,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal sinks slightly under pressure however does not sink to the floor - presenter advised

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damage no cords exposed

Fail 7 Mar 2013 167,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder smooth - 215/45/17

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 167,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder smooth - 215/45/17

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 153,448 miles

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

front number plate slighty damaged

Fail 29 Feb 2012 153,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate slighty damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2011 130,822 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 109,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 75,770 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 75,769 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 67,989 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded but brake meter readings ok

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,989 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded but brake meter readings ok

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)

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 ZFN is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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