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CX54 ZZB

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

116,942 mi
Last recorded116,942 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 ZZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 116,942 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 108,422 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 108,259 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 108,037 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 104,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2016 97,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 87,849 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 82,322 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

offside rear tyre wall split

Pass 23 May 2013 77,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 May 2012 70,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 May 2012 70,866 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2011 62,847 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 62,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 May 2010 56,996 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2010 56,996 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,653 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,838 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 39,833 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,538 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 27,538 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 ZZB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 CX54 ZZB, 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 ZZB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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