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CE04 VKJ

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,880 mi
Last recorded144,880 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 144,880 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 144,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 133,865 miles

n/s rear brake pads lower than other side.

o/s front running light not working

rear brakes discs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2010 133,865 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes discs corroded

o/s front running light not working

n/s rear brake pads lower than other side.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 124,766 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 124,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 102,955 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 73,696 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 VKJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VKJ, 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 CE04 VKJ registered?

CE04 VKJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for CE04 VKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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