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AV54 XAZ

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,936 mi
Last recorded164,936 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 164,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread area on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres left and right edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 164,935 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread area on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres left and right edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 163,008 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 163,008 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 160,817 miles

Both front tyres are wearing/balding on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2017 160,817 miles

Both front tyres are wearing/balding on edges

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 158,400 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 158,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 156,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 147,706 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 137,666 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box mount hanger corroded and weakened

Pass 6 Nov 2012 129,253 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 118,343 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 110,161 miles

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

Front brake discs - inner faces grooved/worn.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,901 miles

Headlight aim set on minimum level,not able to adjust.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,462 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 77,776 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 XAZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

AV54 XAZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is AV54 XAZ safe to buy?

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