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CE04 VKG

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,057 mi
Last recorded116,057 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 116,057 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes O/S .....N/S corroding

Fail 9 Aug 2022 116,057 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear metal brake pipes O/S .....N/S corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2021 111,024 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear heavily corroded on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,193 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 108,193 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer side wall 225/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover perished and cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover perished and cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 101,333 miles

Nearside Front DAY RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear DAY RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear DAY RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 9 May 2019 101,333 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front DAY RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear DAY RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear DAY RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 5 May 2018 96,040 miles

Nearside Front DAY RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear DAY RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear DAY RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 3 May 2018 96,040 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front DAY RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear DAY RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear DAY RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2017 90,609 miles

offside rear brake backing plate deteriorating

offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 5 May 2016 84,152 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc worn/corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 79,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 79,192 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2014 73,637 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded/worn

offside rear brake disc shield deteriorated/worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,412 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,376 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,766 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 60,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,270 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 46,267 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 38,648 miles

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

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edge

mirror glass missing nearside door

nearside rear sidemarker light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,648 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edge

mirror glass missing nearside door

nearside rear sidemarker light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,312 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,238 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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CE04 VKG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CE04 VKG, 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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CE04 VKG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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