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CS04 EWS

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

98,514 mi
Last recorded98,514 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS04 EWS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 98,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,216 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 95,214 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 95,193 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Nov 2023 95,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2022 94,879 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 94,879 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 93,750 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,262 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 91,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 88,355 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 88,355 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 85,051 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 85,051 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 80,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,144 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 72,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,733 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,603 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 60,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,668 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,636 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 37,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,216 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,958 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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CS04 EWS is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CS04 EWS, 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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CS04 EWS is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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