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SW04 ACF

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,119 mi
Last recorded115,119 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 ACF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 115,119 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 115,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested burst during test (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 109,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 109,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,802 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,164 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 88,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,943 miles

Offside parking brake reading low

Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,674 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe running front to rear corroded at nearside rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front e.m.l. light on in dash display.

Offside Front wiper blade torn on edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe running front to rear corroded at offside rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,993 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 67,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,729 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 47,729 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,076 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyre treads low on outer section, keep a check!

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,035 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 36,035 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear outer tailght not working

offside rear inner tailight not working

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,990 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 ACF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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