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AF54 KNW

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,332 mi
Last recorded153,332 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 KNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 153,332 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak transmission? ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

tailpipe exhaust mount broken away from pipe

Fail 9 Nov 2016 153,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside worn (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak transmission? ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine misfiring and burning oil

tailpipe exhaust mount broken away from pipe

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,842 miles

Both rear tyres worn

NSF tyre worn

Fail 19 Sep 2014 120,994 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 120,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 120,080 miles

Aicon pipe missing

Fail 2 Oct 2013 120,479 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 109,257 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,254 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 75,370 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,257 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 37,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,220 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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AF54 KNW is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AF54 KNW, 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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AF54 KNW is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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