MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake just met requirements
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Os (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake just met requirements
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working Nsr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nsr rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front rear (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr rear (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nsf osf (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsr osr (3.5.1i)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front rear (6.3.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front rear (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working Nsf (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr rear (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nsf osf (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsr osr (3.5.1i)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front rear (6.3.1d)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Os (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working Os (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Osf (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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AX54 AXP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AXP, 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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What year was AX54 AXP registered?
AX54 AXP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2004.
Is AX54 AXP safe to buy?
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