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CX54 ZZC

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,094 mi
Last recorded61,094 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 ZZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 61,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 60,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 48,128 miles

rear pads low . under tray fitted to the car . suface rusted body and floor rear . covers on sills inner and outer sills .

Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,926 miles

Offside Rear Outer shoulder deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 39,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front HEADLAMP AIM FULLY ADJUSTED BUT STILL ONLY BARELY ON LOWEST ALLOWABLE LEVEL. STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACING HEADLAMP UNIT

Fail 30 Oct 2019 39,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. INCORRECT SIZE FITTED (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure HEAVILY PERISHED AND SPLIT AROUND OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure HEAVILY SPLIT/PERISHED AROUND OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 39,730 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,874 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Surface cracking on both front tyres

Surface cracking on o/s rear tyre.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has surface cracking.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,844 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,112 miles

Slight grease leak at n/s c.v. boot.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,064 miles

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

tyres front wearing inside edge advise tracking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,018 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 33,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,429 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 23,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,085 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,315 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 18,315 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,744 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 13,744 miles

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

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 ZZC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CX54 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

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

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