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CT04 EXL

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,735 mi
Last recorded130,735 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 EXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 130,735 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 130,735 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 116,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,919 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

coolant level is low

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp poor pattern

Offside reverse lamp not working

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 111,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp poor pattern

Offside reverse lamp not working

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

coolant level is low

Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,012 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil level low

Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,076 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front exhaust flexi poor condition and rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,333 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 88,333 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush heavily perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 71,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush heavily perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,933 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,866 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,386 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,809 miles

rear pads suspeck low

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 51,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,744 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 48,744 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 46,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,206 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,621 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,896 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,282 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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CT04 EXL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CT04 EXL, 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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CT04 EXL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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