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WK54 FSU

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,484 mi
Last recorded188,484 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 FSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 188,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 188,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 186,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 186,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 173,414 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 142,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 114,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 90,518 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 90,518 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,322 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 52,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 13,745 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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WK54 FSU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WK54 FSU, 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 WK54 FSU registered?

WK54 FSU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is WK54 FSU safe to buy?

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