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AD02 ZZZ

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,220 mi
Last recorded143,220 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 ZZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 143,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 131,478 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 131,478 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 124,026 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 118,428 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 118,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 113,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers are smearing

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 3 Jun 2016 112,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers are smearing

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 29 May 2015 99,332 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,218 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 87,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,598 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 62,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,489 miles

near side front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,111 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,172 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,659 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,202 miles

Both front tyres centres have worn close to legal limit

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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AD02 ZZZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AD02 ZZZ, 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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AD02 ZZZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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