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CW04 FEM

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,353 mi
Last recorded96,353 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 FEM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,353 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 96,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 87,991 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,165 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,821 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 65,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,861 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 61,859 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,748 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,534 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 39,534 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 31,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear outer side light inop.

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,119 miles

nearside rear outer side light inop.

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,892 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 22,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,645 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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CW04 FEM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol 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 CW04 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

CW04 FEM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is CW04 FEM safe to buy?

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