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AW04 HBK

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,870 mi
Last recorded118,870 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 HBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 118,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 105,859 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 105,859 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,098 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 97,045 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 82,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,853 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 61,183 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to brake disk (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,993 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,893 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 45,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 40,884 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and slight cut inside wall

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,642 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,378 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,578 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,879 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,503 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,701 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,310 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,557 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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AW04 HBK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AW04 HBK, 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 AW04 HBK registered?

AW04 HBK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AW04 HBK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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