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EJ54 UPV

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

176,031 mi
Last recorded176,031 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 UPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 176,031 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front spring rubbing suspension turrets

Pass 31 Oct 2017 158,095 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both springs rubbing suspension turrets

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in lower of screen (8.3.1d)

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

Rear both rear tyres inner edges worn and perishing

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 151,011 miles

Nearside Front Deep cut in tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn inner edge devoid of tread

Offside Front Tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 2 Nov 2015 142,393 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 142,323 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear parking brake just met limits

Pass 13 Oct 2014 130,248 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 130,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osr tyre inner wall worn

Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,500 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 114,709 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt.

Front numberplate cracked BUT not excesive

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 114,709 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt.

Front numberplate cracked BUT not excesive

Fail 26 Oct 2012 114,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,996 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 110,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,993 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 103,934 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,691 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,288 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 UPV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EJ54 UPV, 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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EJ54 UPV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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