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A3 NSF

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,883 mi
Last recorded102,883 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NSF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,883 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 102,883 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 96,344 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 96,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,129 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,133 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,475 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,500 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 57,500 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,560 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 29,970 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,970 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,638 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 26,637 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,929 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,983 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

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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A3 NSF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A3 NSF, 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 A3 NSF registered?

A3 NSF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 July 2004.

Is A3 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 NSF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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