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AK54 HVC

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,802 mi
Last recorded163,802 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 HVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 163,802 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 163,791 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 147,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

nearside front tyre inner and outer treads worn

nearside rear tyre inner and outer treads worn

offside front tyre inner and outer treads worn

offside rear tyre inner tread worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 136,195 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 136,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to n/s bumper/wing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,789 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 103,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,245 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 80,245 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 78,284 miles

both front tyres are worn right on legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2009 73,011 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,757 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,541 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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AK54 HVC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK54 HVC, 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 AK54 HVC registered?

AK54 HVC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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