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EX54 OPL

2004 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,784 mi
Last recorded161,784 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 OPL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 161,784 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 161,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 155,116 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 155,116 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 149,710 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 143,528 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 136,794 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken,exhaust still secure

Fail 10 Aug 2018 136,794 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken,exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Aug 2017 128,778 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,295 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 109,994 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 5 Aug 2014 100,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,768 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,962 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,906 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,774 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,487 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,444 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 16 Aug 2007 28,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EX54 OPL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EX54 OPL, 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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What year was EX54 OPL registered?

EX54 OPL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EX54 OPL safe to buy?

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