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WJ54 LGV

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,123 mi
Last recorded116,123 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 LGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 116,123 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 116,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 113,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,279 miles

Central Rear exhaust flange corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 104,561 miles

Central Rear exhaust flange corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,802 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,776 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 97,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 89,366 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,979 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,979 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,743 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 78,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 64,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,988 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,425 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,463 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 17 Sep 2007 28,165 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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WJ54 LGV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WJ54 LGV, 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 WJ54 LGV registered?

WJ54 LGV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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