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AV04 UTX

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,831 mi
Last recorded198,831 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 UTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 198,831 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Nov 2017 198,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Nov 2016 180,182 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 166,781 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 166,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 149,155 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 134,342 miles

n/s front tyre low on tread on limit

o/s front tyre worn in center low on tread

Fail 30 Sep 2013 134,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre low on tread on limit

o/s front tyre worn in center low on tread

Pass 1 May 2012 123,517 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 110,214 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,106 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 88,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,138 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 71,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,542 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 49,852 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,852 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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AV04 UTX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV04 UTX, 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 AV04 UTX registered?

AV04 UTX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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