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WV04 RNZ

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,367 mi
Last recorded199,367 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 RNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 199,367 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 199,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 187,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

complete under boddy protected in wax oil

Fail 23 Jan 2014 187,501 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

complete under boddy protected in wax oil

Pass 26 Feb 2013 177,427 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

park brake application uneven

Pass 8 Mar 2012 162,444 miles

Airbag light present

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2012 162,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 144,300 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 144,300 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 127,028 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 127,028 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 110,778 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 94,634 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 80,529 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 RNZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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