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AE04 UXJ

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,088 mi
Last recorded113,088 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 UXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,088 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Mar 2020 109,233 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 109,153 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 95,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 90,364 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,317 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,337 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 88,337 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,143 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,958 miles

OSR tyre tread worn on its inner edge.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,625 miles

Small play in OSR anti roll bar drop link

Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,546 miles

Both front tyre worn near to the limit on the inner egdes

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,720 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 44,455 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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AE04 UXJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE04 UXJ, 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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AE04 UXJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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