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CV54 XRC

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,088 mi
Last recorded157,088 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 XRC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 157,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded where they sit in the lower spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 145,832 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 136,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 129,767 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,254 miles

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

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

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

rear exhaust hanger rusty.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 117,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

rear exhaust hanger rusty.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 113,924 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,154 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 102,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,868 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,346 miles

all four brake discs rusty vehicle has been layed up

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,230 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 84,210 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 76,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 68,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,993 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 60,993 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XRC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XRC, 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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CV54 XRC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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