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EF04 GWK

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,045 mi
Last recorded122,045 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 GWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 122,045 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 122,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 118,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 118,228 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,205 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 111,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 107,691 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 105,073 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 104,794 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 102,281 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 102,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall.... (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 99,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,668 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,957 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 88,957 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,263 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 60,925 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 60,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,890 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,615 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,781 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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EF04 GWK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF04 GWK, 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 EF04 GWK registered?

EF04 GWK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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