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CE04 VKV

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,183 mi
Last recorded88,183 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,183 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,910 miles

Bothsides rear chasis has slightly corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 80,909 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Bothsides rear chasis has slightly corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,134 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,553 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 70,552 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,304 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 57,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,230 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,308 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 41,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,174 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 35,174 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,821 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit.

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 VKV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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