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CX54 UPC

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,365 mi
Last recorded91,365 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 UPC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,483 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 88,482 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,564 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,148 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 82,649 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 82,649 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 80,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 76,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,917 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,535 miles

off side rear suspension arm coroded but no holes

rear arms welded and surface rust.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 69,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

off side rear suspension arm coroded but no holes

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,814 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,181 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 53,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,155 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,729 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,135 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 37,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,483 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,962 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,551 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 UPC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CX54 UPC, 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 CX54 UPC registered?

CX54 UPC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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The MOT history for CX54 UPC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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