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AF54 OEB

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,631 mi
Last recorded110,631 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 OEB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 110,631 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 99,312 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 99,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2021 82,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 69,962 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,510 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,829 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,506 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,977 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,308 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,305 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,987 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,486 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,287 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,780 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,088 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 27,081 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,533 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 OEB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OEB, 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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What year was AF54 OEB registered?

AF54 OEB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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