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EF04 GWU

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,676 mi
Last recorded87,676 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 GWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,676 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,676 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by exhaust mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,765 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,955 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,874 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 75,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake hose retaining clip missing is insecure

Offside rear light lense has slight damage

Fail 21 Jul 2012 75,363 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake hose retaining clip missing is insecure

Offside rear light lense has slight damage

Pass 16 Jul 2011 60,721 miles

offside rear brake hose securing clip missing

offside rear lamp assembly cracked but not showing white light

Fail 16 Jul 2011 60,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear brake hose securing clip missing

offside rear lamp assembly cracked but not showing white light

Fail 29 Jul 2010 49,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside rear brake hose insecure, clip missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,562 miles

offside rear brake hose insecure, clip missing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 22,661 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,044 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 GWU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

EF04 GWU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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The MOT history for EF04 GWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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