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EU54 UBC

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,704 mi
Last recorded172,704 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 UBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 172,704 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres worn / perished

Pass 15 Aug 2014 164,004 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 152,741 miles

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

Offside Front driveshaft supportt bearing is noisy.

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 152,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front driveshaft supportt bearing is noisy.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 139,888 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 139,888 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 123,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 11 May 2011 123,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 22 Apr 2009 85,871 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,368 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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EU54 UBC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU54 UBC, 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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EU54 UBC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is EU54 UBC safe to buy?

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