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CU04 PVF

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,431 mi
Last recorded109,431 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 PVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 109,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 106,591 miles

puncture in n/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,214 miles

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

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

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

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

eml on

engine cover and undertrays fitted

play in both inner track rod joints

Fail 14 Sep 2015 101,214 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

engine cover and undertrays fitted

play in both inner track rod joints

Pass 3 Sep 2014 95,405 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 95,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 89,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 82,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,879 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,858 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,167 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,043 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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CU04 PVF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CU04 PVF, 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 CU04 PVF registered?

CU04 PVF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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