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AW04 HBL

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,886 mi
Last recorded66,886 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 HBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,886 miles

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

Rear Both tyres cassalated inner edges

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jun 2021 66,886 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Both tyres cassalated inner edges

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,058 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 46,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2018 44,628 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 42,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,337 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 38,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,522 miles

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

N/S/F tyre slices to sidewall

N/S/R tyre starting to crack on sidewall

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 35,322 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,823 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 29,610 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 25,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,765 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 23,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,545 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,735 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 HBL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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