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WR04 KOB

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,971 mi
Last recorded153,971 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 KOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 153,971 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

both rear brake discs pitting

low on engine oil

Pass 20 Jul 2011 134,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 97,155 miles

slight noise on the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,208 miles

n/s/f tyre is on the tread wear indicator

Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,976 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 50,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 KOB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR04 KOB registered?

WR04 KOB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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The MOT history for WR04 KOB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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