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WR04 JCV

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,869 mi
Last recorded129,869 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 JCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 129,869 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 129,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,255 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2016 122,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 15 May 2015 116,507 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight fluctuation to offside front brake

Fail 25 Apr 2014 110,105 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight fluctuation to offside front brake

Pass 9 May 2013 101,478 miles

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

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,748 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 82,466 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 72,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 May 2010 72,409 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 61,532 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 49,529 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,926 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 JCV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WR04 JCV, 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 JCV registered?

WR04 JCV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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