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EX54 ZKT

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,957 mi
Last recorded143,957 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 ZKT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 143,957 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 130,719 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))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 130,719 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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 31 Mar 2018 118,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,017 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,990 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,523 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,307 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,307 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges,coilsprings corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 65,469 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 65,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

coil springs corroding,o/s washer jet insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 46,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2010 35,150 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2009 26,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,341 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 13,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 ZKT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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