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CV54 UTU

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,108 mi
Last recorded158,108 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 UTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 158,108 miles

Minor chip(s) in windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 158,108 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Minor chip(s) in windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 150,010 miles

Emissions only just met requirements

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Little handbrake reserve

Minor chip(s) in windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut to outer wall

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2019 150,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions only just met requirements

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Little handbrake reserve

Minor chip(s) in windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut to outer wall

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2018 140,686 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 140,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Minor chips in windscreen

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 130,963 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 130,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 122,604 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 122,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 111,664 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on rear disc brakes,but servicable

Fail 27 Aug 2015 111,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on rear disc brakes,but servicable

Pass 20 Jun 2014 111,640 miles

N/s front tyre worn on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 111,640 miles

N/s front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 98,360 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 85,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,683 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 54,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,626 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,532 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,326 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 39,326 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,630 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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CV54 UTU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CV54 UTU, 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 CV54 UTU registered?

CV54 UTU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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