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EK54 UBU

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,782 mi
Last recorded132,782 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 UBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 132,782 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 132,782 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 129,511 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer quarter panel damaged.

Fail 26 Nov 2019 129,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning door mirror casing damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer quarter panel damaged.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 124,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 124,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,734 miles

Nearside Door mirror cover and side repeater lens missing

Fail 24 Oct 2017 116,730 miles

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

Nearside Door mirror cover and side repeater lens missing

Pass 26 Oct 2016 109,953 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,885 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,031 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn low

Fail 28 Jul 2011 66,746 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,155 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 51,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

outer sills covered by body kit

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,803 miles

outer sills covered by body kit

Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,650 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,184 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,583 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 40,581 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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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EK54 UBU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EK54 UBU, 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 EK54 UBU registered?

EK54 UBU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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