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WR04 JCU

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,575 mi
Last recorded143,575 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 JCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 143,575 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 143,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 140,870 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 133,945 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 121,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 109,566 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 96,559 miles

both nearside wheels slightly distorted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 84,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,161 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,536 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,828 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 62,222 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 62,222 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,685 miles

Both front tyres are worn at inner edges close to limits.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Small damage at windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2009 51,657 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s headlight poor

Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,657 miles

n/s headlight poor

Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,261 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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WR04 JCU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WR04 JCU, 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 WR04 JCU registered?

WR04 JCU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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