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WJ54 OSU

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

126,837 mi
Last recorded126,837 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 126,837 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 126,837 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 120,342 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 120,342 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 115,909 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 115,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 111,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2021 111,536 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 107,617 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 102,950 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,097 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 97,097 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake pipe cracked under pressure (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,529 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 90,529 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,701 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,006 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 77,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,391 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 63,962 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,962 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,587 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 51,587 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 45,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,331 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 37,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,041 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,454 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 OSU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol 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 WJ54 OSU, 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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WJ54 OSU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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