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AF54 OED

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

106,029 mi
Last recorded106,029 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 OED
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 106,029 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 101,628 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nearside and Offside approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,176 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount brackets corroding and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 87,446 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,438 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 79,013 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,525 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,637 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 66,668 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 62,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 57,825 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,397 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 45,069 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,684 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,604 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 OED is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OED, 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 OED is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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