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EJ54 UPT

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,436 mi
Last recorded145,436 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 UPT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 145,436 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 145,423 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 133,873 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 133,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 125,582 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 118,575 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,187 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 107,559 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 107,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 93,186 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 93,004 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 77,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 77,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 48,253 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,187 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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EJ54 UPT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ54 UPT, 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 EJ54 UPT registered?

EJ54 UPT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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