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EF04 GWX

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,900 mi
Last recorded47,900 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 GWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,900 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 47,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management warning light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,096 miles

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

engine manegment light on

nearside registration light dim

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,724 miles

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

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

engine management light on, engine missfiring at low revs/speed, recomend further inspection

offside rear tyre is split/cracked between treads

Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,716 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,598 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,405 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 GWX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF04 GWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF04 GWX registered?

EF04 GWX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is EF04 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 GWX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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