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WV04 RPY

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,614 mi
Last recorded73,614 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 RPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 73,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 15 Mar 2024 70,545 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,617 miles

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

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,902 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,058 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,846 miles

both front tyre treads cracked & perished with age

both rear tyre outer side walls cracked & perished with age

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread perished slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre tread perished

Offside Front Tyre tread perished slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread perished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,265 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,670 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,560 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,737 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,193 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,042 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,407 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,304 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 RPY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WV04 RPY, 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 WV04 RPY registered?

WV04 RPY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is WV04 RPY safe to buy?

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