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EK54 UZN

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,086 mi
Last recorded104,086 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 UZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,919 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 99,919 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,971 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,317 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 89,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 85,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both Tyres damaged / deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear locking wheel bolt/nut damaged

exhaust rusty & offside tail pipe insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2016 85,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front both Tyres damaged / deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear locking wheel bolt/nut damaged

exhaust rusty & offside tail pipe insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2015 80,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 76,261 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 76,215 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 68,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine MIL light up on dash

Fail 9 May 2013 68,555 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine mil light up on dash

Fail 24 Mar 2012 61,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 54,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,910 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 44,910 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 37,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 30,197 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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EK54 UZN is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UZN, 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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EK54 UZN is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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