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AJ04 GWU

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,897 mi
Last recorded163,897 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 GWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 163,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 160,683 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 156,925 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 155,325 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 155,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 149,740 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 140,652 miles

all brake pads and discs getting worn

all tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 117,353 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 117,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,341 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 83,341 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 79,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,080 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,195 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 63,194 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake discs lipped

nearside door mirror glass unsatisfactory

nearside rear brake pads very low

offside rear outer and nearside rear inner sidelights not working

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,280 miles

nearside front flexible brake hose cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,882 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 43,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,044 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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AJ04 GWU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJ04 GWU, 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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AJ04 GWU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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