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CP04 AET

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,108 mi
Last recorded85,108 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 AET
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 85,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,318 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 81,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE & SLIGHTLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Fail 9 Nov 2020 81,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE & SLIGHTLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,469 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal pipe running behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 78,443 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly, not fitting correctly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

bushes starting to perish

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,754 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

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

rear exhaust joint very corroded

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,883 miles

car was logged on at 2.19pm test info lost

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,753 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,043 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,862 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,856 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,297 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,708 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,708 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 44,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,674 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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CP04 AET is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CP04 AET, 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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What year was CP04 AET registered?

CP04 AET is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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