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1SUU797

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,743 mi
Last recorded136,743 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1SUU797
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 136,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 116,658 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 115,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kicks off to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kicks off to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tire wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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1SUU797 is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 1SUU797, 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 1SUU797 registered?

1SUU797 is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is 1SUU797 safe to buy?

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