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AF54 OEN

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,373 mi
Last recorded178,373 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 OEN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 178,373 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 178,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 161,228 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 161,228 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 145,637 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 133,928 miles

engine cover,underbody trays & cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 29 Nov 2014 122,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,081 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2012 105,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 95,549 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 95,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 79,866 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 20 Jul 2010 79,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,994 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,993 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 55,939 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 55,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OEN is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEN, 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 OEN is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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