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AV53 USB

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,311 mi
Last recorded78,311 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 USB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,705 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 73,705 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity outer (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,398 miles

Brake pipes corroded at the rear

The rear brake pads are wearing thin, rear discs starting to judder

Fail 23 Aug 2017 61,398 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pipes corroded at the rear

The rear brake pads are wearing thin, rear discs starting to judder

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,228 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 47,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,381 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,381 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,209 miles

the front brake hoses are deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2011 30,209 miles

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

the front brake hoses are deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,860 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,950 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 23,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,337 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,301 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,549 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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AV53 USB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol 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 AV53 USB, 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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AV53 USB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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