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AX04 VVR

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,779 mi
Last recorded139,779 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 139,779 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 134,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 134,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 127,090 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 126,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 120,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 115,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 108,229 miles

N/S FRONT SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHT MISSTING OF OIL

N/S REAR ANTIEE ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY

O/S REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

Fail 17 Feb 2020 108,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S FRONT SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHT MISSTING OF OIL

N/S REAR ANTIEE ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY

O/S REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,659 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 98,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 89,230 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,325 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 70,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,064 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,605 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 42,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,042 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 36,042 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking but no ply or cords exposaed

offside rear tyre cracking but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,924 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside headlamp aim on its lowest setting and adjuster broken

Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,949 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,084 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,767 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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AX04 VVR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AX04 VVR, 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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AX04 VVR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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