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CK04 AFZ

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,906 mi
Last recorded162,906 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 AFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 162,906 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 162,895 miles

Central Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 138,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 138,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 119,316 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 117,912 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 117,911 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 115,043 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,161 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,950 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside slight play in inner steering rack end

Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,236 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 81,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,840 miles

nearside front tyre has heavy inner edge wear.

offside rear tyre tread area cracking.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,840 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,408 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,355 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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CK04 AFZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CK04 AFZ, 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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CK04 AFZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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