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AV54 CUA

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,691 mi
Last recorded68,691 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 CUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,691 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 68,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 60,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,404 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,044 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,683 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,765 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,013 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,465 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,788 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,095 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,463 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,431 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,897 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,533 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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AV54 CUA is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AV54 CUA, 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 AV54 CUA registered?

AV54 CUA is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AV54 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 CUA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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