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AX54 AXJ

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,693 mi
Last recorded118,693 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 AXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 118,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush breaking away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner /structure about to show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing losing shape some areas going (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush breaking away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 118,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Adjusters broken cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald inner structure showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush breaking away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner /structure about to show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing losing shape some areas going (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush breaking away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,243 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 103,243 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 103,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Boot will not open

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

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

Reverse lights n/w

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,088 miles

Boot will not open

reverse lights not working

Fail 5 Oct 2020 101,088 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Boot will not open

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,557 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 97,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 95,592 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,658 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,058 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 88,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,353 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,610 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,595 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,517 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 8 Oct 2008 38,223 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,549 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 28,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AX54 AXJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX54 AXJ, 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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AX54 AXJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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