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SW04 ABF

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,742 mi
Last recorded74,742 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 ABF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,742 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 74,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,558 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rea suspension ferrous components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of floor extending to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside head lamp wash wipe inop

all 4 brake back plates corroded

all front ferrous suspension components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring sills from corrosion inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2023 68,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rea suspension ferrous components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of floor extending to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside head lamp wash wipe inop

all 4 brake back plates corroded

all front ferrous suspension components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring sills from corrosion inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2022 65,665 miles

brake dust covers corroded and in poor condition

under tray in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2022 65,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake dust covers corroded and in poor condition

under tray in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,417 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 58,416 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 13 Mar 2020 57,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,097 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,309 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,875 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 45,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,531 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,148 miles

Height level sensor connecting rod in poor con

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 40,144 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Height level sensor connecting rod in poor con

Nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn by hand not binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2013 37,672 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 1 Apr 2013 37,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,574 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,314 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 32,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 29,700 miles

Front pads wearing low

Front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,684 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,167 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,746 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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SW04 ABF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW04 ABF, 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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SW04 ABF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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