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AF54 KOD

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,175 mi
Last recorded137,175 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 KOD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 137,175 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 132,420 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 132,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 128,464 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 119,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust heatshield slightly loose but secure

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 116,141 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 112,940 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,234 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,537 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,640 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,764 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,348 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 72,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Due to tyre wear advise 4 wheel alignment to check suspension geometry

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,593 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,669 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Aug 2008 43,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,100 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,806 miles

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

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 KOD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KOD, 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 KOD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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