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CW04 SXK

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,569 mi
Last recorded118,569 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 SXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,569 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,766 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR, INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE 16%

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 100,929 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR, INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

PARKING BRAKE 16%

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 91,697 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 91,697 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 80,821 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 77,501 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 77,501 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 77,450 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 72,478 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 72,130 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 62,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 May 2013 57,053 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 52,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 52,315 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 46,623 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 37,057 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 24,681 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,891 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 17,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,336 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 SXK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CW04 SXK, 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 CW04 SXK registered?

CW04 SXK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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