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CW53 HZD

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,536 mi
Last recorded124,536 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 124,536 miles

Engine oil leak

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 115,485 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 115,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,778 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 109,772 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,245 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 102,134 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 102,124 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,120 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 99,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,192 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 90,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,562 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 84,562 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,691 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 68,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 45,243 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,273 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 29,273 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 24,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,782 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 16,291 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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CW53 HZD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CW53 HZD, 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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CW53 HZD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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