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EF04 GXA

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,085 mi
Last recorded98,085 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 98,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint noisy

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 98,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 96,464 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 96,459 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 96,430 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 89,509 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 89,509 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 89,080 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 78,729 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,867 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 65,867 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,002 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,553 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,173 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,173 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,375 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 33,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,523 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,849 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 16,200 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,200 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 GXA is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 EF04 GXA, 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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EF04 GXA is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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