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ET53 RFX

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,529 mi
Last recorded123,529 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 123,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread stepped causing road noise. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 123,529 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread stepped causing road noise. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,546 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 21 Mar 2016 107,546 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 90,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,508 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 74,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,258 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,220 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,051 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 56,047 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,488 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,548 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,888 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 44,888 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,853 miles

Front wiperblades split

Offside front, nearside front and offside rear tyres 2mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,713 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 RFX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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