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WL04 FHZ

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,585 mi
Last recorded136,585 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 FHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 136,585 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 130,217 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 120,442 miles

near side rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 107,661 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 94,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 94,160 miles

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 81,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,007 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,831 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 36,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 18,988 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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WL04 FHZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL04 FHZ, 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 WL04 FHZ registered?

WL04 FHZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is WL04 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 FHZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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