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CW04 FEJ

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,290 mi
Last recorded120,290 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 FEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 120,290 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 120,290 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 111,066 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 111,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,163 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 96,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,000 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,072 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,807 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 72,589 miles

rear disc brake pads worn low

Fail 19 May 2009 72,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear disc brake pads worn low

Pass 2 May 2008 61,226 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 61,226 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 44,224 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 44,224 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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CW04 FEJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CW04 FEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW04 FEJ registered?

CW04 FEJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is CW04 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW04 FEJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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