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AD53 OAO

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,182 mi
Last recorded175,182 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 175,182 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)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 144,325 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 144,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 127,279 miles

front number plate slight deterioration

Fail 1 Feb 2014 127,263 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate slight deterioration

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 4 Feb 2013 119,648 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,562 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear sidelight has a bulb out

Fail 24 Jan 2011 101,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear sidelight has a bulb out

Pass 7 Jan 2010 83,930 miles

front no plate starting to delaminate n/s/r inner wheel arch liner loose

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,993 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 65,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,512 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,638 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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AD53 OAO 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 71.4%.

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 AD53 OAO, 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 AD53 OAO registered?

AD53 OAO is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is AD53 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 OAO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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