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CX54 AOR

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

172,498 mi
Last recorded172,498 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 AOR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 172,498 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake backplate/shield missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer securing band slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake backplate/shield missing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 169,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front brake backplate excessively corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer C.V joint gaiter clamp loose (grease seeping out )

Offside Front brake backplate missing

Offside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear brake backplate excessively corroded

centre exhaust hanger bracket excessively corroded

front & rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 11 Apr 2024 169,379 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central rear plastic cover under vehicle insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front brake backplate excessively corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer C.V joint gaiter clamp loose (grease seeping out )

Offside Front brake backplate missing

Offside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure A.B.S sensor wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate excessively corroded

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust hanger bracket excessively corroded

front & rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2023 166,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 166,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer 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))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear brake back plate not secure

Pass 9 May 2022 165,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension arm mountings deteriorating

all rear suspension arms corroding

exhaust starting to corrode

front and rear brake back plates corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2022 165,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension arm mountings deteriorating

all rear suspension arms corroding

exhaust starting to corrode

front and rear brake back plates corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2021 161,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 12 Apr 2021 161,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2020 155,123 miles

Offside Rear back plate corroding

exhaust system corroding

rear suspension mountings starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

small stone chips windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2020 155,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear back plate corroding

exhaust system corroding

rear suspension mountings starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

small stone chips windscreen

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 150,872 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension mountings deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

Fail 11 Mar 2019 150,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension mountings deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,942 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 9 Mar 2018 144,942 miles

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

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2017 136,283 miles

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

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

both rear tyre's inner edge worn unevenly

Fail 14 Feb 2017 136,283 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyre's inner edge worn unevenly

Pass 23 Feb 2016 127,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre, outer sidewall cut, no cord visible

Pass 27 Feb 2015 118,243 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 118,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,164 miles

Anti-skid service required message displayed on dashboard. ABS warning lamp functions correctly.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 107,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-skid service required message displayed on dashboard. ABS warning lamp functions correctly.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,650 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake discs slightly worn on inner surface

nearside rear tyre, cuts in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,902 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 84,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,458 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,261 miles

front & rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,221 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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CX54 AOR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CX54 AOR, 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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CX54 AOR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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