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WN04 XZW

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,759 mi
Last recorded108,759 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 XZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,759 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

osr caliper hand brake lever sticks but works ok

Fail 2 Apr 2014 108,759 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,676 miles

hand brake lever travel high

osf tyre worn on inside to 2mm

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link bushs

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Apr 2013 102,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

hand brake lever travel high

osf tyre worn on inside to 2mm

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link bushs

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Apr 2012 97,675 miles

nsf amber running lamp not working

windscreen chipped x 2

Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,265 miles

various chips in screen one on the limit

Fail 30 Mar 2011 91,265 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

various chips in screen one on the limit

Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,527 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,713 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 71,170 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 71,170 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 64,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,180 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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WN04 XZW is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WN04 XZW, 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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WN04 XZW is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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