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AX53 UCD

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,602 mi
Last recorded117,602 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 UCD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 117,602 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check pads

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

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

Offside Rear unable to check rear pads

Fail 23 Mar 2022 117,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear unable to check pads

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

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

Offside Rear unable to check rear pads

Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,471 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 100,923 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm and tearing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

advisory under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,509 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 82,301 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,643 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 75,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 69,271 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,136 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,570 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,926 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,629 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,288 miles

N/S/F door mirror loose

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,973 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,461 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,208 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,907 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 UCD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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