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CJ53 DFF

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,680 mi
Last recorded35,680 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 DFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 35,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turrett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 34,234 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 32,823 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 31,377 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 31,081 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 31,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 30,421 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 30,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush is perished, no play found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush is perished, no play found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 30,028 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush is perished, no play found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush is perished, no play found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 28,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has slight corrosion around connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has slight corrosion around connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has slight corrosion around connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has slight corrosion around connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 26,691 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 26,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 25,441 miles

Front Tyres cracking on outer and inner edge. No cords showing

Nearside Rear Sill cover insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2017 25,437 miles

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

Front Tyres cracking on outer and inner edge. No cords showing

Nearside Rear Sill cover insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,536 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 23,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre feathered

Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,391 miles

offside rear tyre perished,no cords visible

Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,893 miles

front tyres are perished and 7 years old

washer fluid dirty

Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,367 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 19,367 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,786 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 17,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 16,820 miles

offside rear tyre is starting to perish on inside side wall.

rear number plate staring to discolour.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,768 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 15,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,321 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish on edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 13,144 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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CJ53 DFF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CJ53 DFF, 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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CJ53 DFF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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