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AF04 XLV

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,608 mi
Last recorded55,608 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 55,608 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front wheel rim damaged on inside edge

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,034 miles

both front tyres perished + cracked in tread

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,269 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 49,465 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,572 miles

nearside front cv boot pin holed

Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,808 miles

front pads getting low

oil leak engine

Pass 25 Oct 2019 39,573 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 37,658 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 35,692 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,016 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 28 Oct 2016 33,016 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

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

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 22 Oct 2015 30,300 miles

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO OFFSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS ON EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 22 Oct 2015 30,300 miles

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO OFFSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS ON EDGES OF TYRE

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,597 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 19 Oct 2013 25,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,271 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,075 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 14 Oct 2011 22,075 miles

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

Airbag light on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 19,988 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cutt in sidewall but not down to steel cords

Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,988 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cutt in sidewall but not down to steel cords

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,301 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 15,722 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 12,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,229 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 XLV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF04 XLV registered?

AF04 XLV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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