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WV04 FWL

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

72,243 mi
Last recorded72,243 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 FWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 72,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 72,242 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 68,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine noise

Fail 24 Nov 2021 68,549 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine noise

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,306 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 64,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,116 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 59,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment incorrect and reflector insecure inside light unit (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,750 miles

205/50zr1687w

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

both rear tyres have cracking to inner and outer tread

Fail 17 Jul 2018 56,750 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

205/50zr1687w

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

both rear tyres have cracking to inner and outer tread

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 51,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

205/50 r16 87w

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,442 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,956 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 37,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 32,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,047 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 30,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,806 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,036 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,304 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 18,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,851 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,842 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 12,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,853 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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WV04 FWL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 WV04 FWL, 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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WV04 FWL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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