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EX54 ZLE

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,657 mi
Last recorded99,657 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 ZLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,657 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 15 Apr 2013 99,461 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,996 miles

Engine Management Light

Nearside front centre tread on legal limit (1.6mm)

Offside rear tyre wearing low (2mm)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,190 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 79,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,536 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 58,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 48,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,376 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 ZLE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

EX54 ZLE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is EX54 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 ZLE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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