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AV54 CVA

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,431 mi
Last recorded174,431 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 CVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 174,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 174,431 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 168,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre cut

Fail 28 Jul 2015 168,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

insecure vehicle undertray removed

offside rear tyre cut

Pass 9 Jul 2014 162,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 157,550 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 157,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 155,051 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 151,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 148,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 132,721 miles

centre rear seatbelt catch casing damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2007 106,627 miles

center rear seat belt casing broken

n/s/f fog light cracked

n/s/r foam bump stop deteriorated

oil leak (sump?)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 106,627 miles

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

center rear seat belt casing broken

n/s/f fog light cracked

n/s/r foam bump stop deteriorated

oil leak (sump?)

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 CVA is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc 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 AV54 CVA, 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 CVA registered?

AV54 CVA is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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