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CW54 EAJ

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,395 mi
Last recorded32,395 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 EAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 32,395 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 32,151 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 31,385 miles

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

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 8 Mar 2022 29,180 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 26,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 24,355 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 18,269 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 16,616 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,752 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Mar 2015 13,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,015 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,131 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 11,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 10,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 8,419 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 8,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,189 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 6,577 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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CW54 EAJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW54 EAJ, 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 CW54 EAJ registered?

CW54 EAJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is CW54 EAJ safe to buy?

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