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EX54 ORT

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,542 mi
Last recorded159,542 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 ORT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 159,542 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 153,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 150,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended both sides (2.4.F.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (both sides) (4.1.E.1)

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 142,943 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 134,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 127,747 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint in a poor condition

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 109,273 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 94,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,693 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,906 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 75,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 53,878 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,519 miles

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

front wipers starting to streak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,150 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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EX54 ORT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

EX54 ORT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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