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AD54 VAF

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,007 mi
Last recorded83,007 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VAF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 83,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 82,874 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both front HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 77,310 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 75,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,526 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake requires attention/adjustment

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,375 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 29,814 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 29,797 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

fuel cap defective

Pass 23 May 2016 24,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 16,687 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,796 miles

long hand brake travel

n/s front front brake is sticking slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 11,266 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,504 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 6,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 5,339 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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AD54 VAF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AD54 VAF, 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 AD54 VAF registered?

AD54 VAF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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