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ET53 KJO

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,720 mi
Last recorded110,720 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 KJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2021 110,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,415 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2020 101,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front obligatory mirror unit slightly loose

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

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2019 95,751 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 92,496 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2018 92,496 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,190 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 86,699 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 86,679 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,601 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 79,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,275 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 70,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,736 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 62,736 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,686 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 55,686 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 48,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 48,806 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,894 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 41,894 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,461 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,323 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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ET53 KJO is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ET53 KJO, 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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ET53 KJO is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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