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CP04 JHU

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,796 mi
Last recorded77,796 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,796 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

wheel arch covers fitted-sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 77,796 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

wheel arch covers fitted-sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,407 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wiper smugging

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished on side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside head light poor image

Fail 6 Apr 2018 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wiper smugging

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished on side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside head light poor image

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers over both outer sills

Fail 10 Apr 2017 70,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers over both outer sills

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 66,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over both outer sills

Fail 9 Apr 2015 62,152 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over both outer sills

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,614 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,609 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,960 miles

205/50/16 X 4

BOTH H/LAMP W / BLADES TORN

OSF SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

205/50/16 X 4

BOTH H/LAMP W / BLADES TORN

OSF SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,601 miles

205/50/16 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/3/13

SERVICE INDECATOR ILLUMINATED ON DASH

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,280 miles

205/50/16 X4

BAFFLES INSIDE CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER INSECURE!!!

NSF W/BLADE SMALL TEAR/SPLIT

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/3/12

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 28,493 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,493 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,846 miles

offside wing has slight damage

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 JHU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JHU, 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 JHU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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