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EK54 VAE

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,247 mi
Last recorded94,247 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 VAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,247 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 94,246 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 88,730 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 84,247 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 78,219 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,217 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 53,966 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 53,966 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,347 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 VAE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EK54 VAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK54 VAE registered?

EK54 VAE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is EK54 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK54 VAE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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