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AJ54 UNP

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,086 mi
Last recorded139,086 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 139,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 139,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 131,426 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 127,217 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Feb 2020 127,217 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 118,997 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 118,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 6 Feb 2018 105,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Feb 2017 97,237 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,026 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,143 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 80,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyrte worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2014 72,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,302 miles

all 4 tyre valves starting to split

offside rear seatbelt stalk damaged but not affecting operation

Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyre valves starting to split

offside rear seatbelt stalk damaged but not affecting operation

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,339 miles

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,812 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,373 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,887 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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AJ54 UNP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ54 UNP, 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 AJ54 UNP registered?

AJ54 UNP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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