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EO04 HKY

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,701 mi
Last recorded147,701 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 HKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 147,701 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 143,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 138,386 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 116,372 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 115,908 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,193 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to side wall but not showing cords

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 93,193 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to side wall but not showing cords

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 80,497 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,060 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 66,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,646 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 45,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,201 miles

NSR tyre has some uneveness on inside edge

Fail 25 Mar 2014 42,201 miles

NSR tyre has some uneveness on inside edge

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,417 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 38,417 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 33,054 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,054 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 29,100 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,100 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,673 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,124 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,588 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,556 miles

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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EO04 HKY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EO04 HKY, 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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EO04 HKY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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