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CP04 AEU

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,097 mi
Last recorded49,097 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 AEU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,969 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 47,676 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 47,676 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,283 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,046 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,202 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,663 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,428 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 34,428 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,381 miles

both front headlamp wipers split

both rear tyres perished badly

slight buckle in n/s/f alloy wheel

Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamp wipers split

both rear tyres perished badly

slight buckle in n/s/f alloy wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,133 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,024 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,573 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 14,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,108 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 AEU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AEU, 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 AEU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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