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AX53 UCC

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,353 mi
Last recorded147,353 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 UCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 147,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 127,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 120,239 miles

Engine management lamp on.

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

Oil leak Front of Engine (Pulley) ()

Pass 15 May 2017 108,464 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small cut to nearside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2016 92,319 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,335 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

small cut nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,112 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyer inner egde warn

Fail 15 Apr 2014 78,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyer inner egde warn

Pass 1 May 2013 71,990 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2012 62,279 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 62,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,851 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 40,883 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 40,883 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,599 miles

front pads 3-4000 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cuts too cords all of which are superficial.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 35,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front pads 3-4000 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cuts too cords all of which are superficial.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,556 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,265 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,979 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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AX53 UCC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AX53 UCC, 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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AX53 UCC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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