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CK54 LZD

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,752 mi
Last recorded157,752 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 LZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 157,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 148,393 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bracket snapped off rear exhaust also heat shield insecure

n/s o/s wiper blades starting to split

Fail 20 Oct 2014 148,340 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bracket snapped off rear exhaust also heat shield insecure

n/s o/s wiper blades starting to split

Pass 28 Oct 2013 140,222 miles

antiskid service light on

hand brake readings low

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 22 Oct 2013 140,193 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

antiskid service light on

hand brake readings low

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 23 Oct 2012 131,911 miles

antiskid service required

offside handbrake reading low

play in wishbone bushes

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 10 Nov 2011 124,721 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

slight front brake inbalance

wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 25 Oct 2011 124,522 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

slight front brake inbalance

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 115,879 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 115,839 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2009 106,802 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 106,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads low

offside rear foot and handbrake readings low

Pass 21 Oct 2008 96,297 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 73,296 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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CK54 LZD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CK54 LZD, 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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CK54 LZD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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