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AF04 HHZ

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,218 mi
Last recorded173,218 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 173,218 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 173,218 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 159,171 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 155,839 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 141,314 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 128,143 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 115,032 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 115,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 101,123 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 83,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 83,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,994 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 67,994 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 55,022 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,949 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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AF04 HHZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF04 HHZ, 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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AF04 HHZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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