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WL04 FJC

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,514 mi
Last recorded66,514 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 FJC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 66,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 66,514 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,391 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 61,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 59,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cricking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cricking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2021 58,369 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2020 57,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Nov 2020 57,469 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,990 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 52,843 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,878 miles

front number plate cracked

small cuts around outer side walls n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,596 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 48,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall, but no cords expose.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 41,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracks in nearside rear tyre

age cracks in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside front wishbone rear bush cracked

nearside rear lower arm bush starting to come away from arm

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside front wishbone rear bush cracked

offside rear lower arm bush starting to come away from arm

offside rear tyre worn on edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 36,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,581 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 34,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 May 2009 28,970 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 24,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,285 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 FJC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FJC, 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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WL04 FJC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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