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CP04 AEG

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

84,852 mi
Last recorded84,852 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 AEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 84,852 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 84,852 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 79,850 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,758 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working marker light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 70,665 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 70,639 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,610 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust joint to middle section corroded and breaking away

Fail 30 Jun 2021 70,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose runs across top of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose runs across tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust joint to middle section corroded and breaking away

Pass 18 Mar 2020 70,572 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brakes (1.2.1 (f))

all four brake dust shields corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 70,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brakes (1.2.1 (f))

all four brake dust shields corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,128 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 69,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock excessive corrosion

Rear boot floor corroded and holed around tow bar mounting

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,381 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 65,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,199 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

advise rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2017 62,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking close to the calliper leak occurred during pressure test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

advise rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,474 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear back plates rusty (dust covers)

rear pads low os

Fail 14 Mar 2016 58,474 miles

rear back plates rusty (dust covers)

rear pads low os

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

ehaust centre to rear joint corroded

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,864 miles

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

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 46,864 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,474 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2011 38,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,993 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 33,991 miles

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

slight binding on o/s/f wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,575 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 20,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CP04 AEG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 CP04 AEG, 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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CP04 AEG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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