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AX54 KWZ

2004 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,313 mi
Last recorded85,313 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 KWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 85,313 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 82,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 78,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

park / hand brake only just met mot requirements

Pass 4 May 2023 74,132 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 74,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 72,128 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 72,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 69,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 67,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,105 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 64,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,244 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 54,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 52,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 49,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,965 miles

Front and rear pads approximately 50% worn

Pass 21 May 2013 39,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 33,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,970 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,515 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 24,042 miles

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,769 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 14,078 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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AX54 KWZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AX54 KWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX54 KWZ?

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What year was AX54 KWZ registered?

AX54 KWZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is AX54 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 KWZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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