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EK54 UZY

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,700 mi
Last recorded138,700 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 UZY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 138,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin +rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened +rear (3.5.1n)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 126,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 126,444 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 121,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 121,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 116,021 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,414 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front manual headlamp adjuster faulty

Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,910 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 101,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 86,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,563 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 73,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2010 73,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 59,239 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 59,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 45,988 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,562 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 30,562 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 UZY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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