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SW04 AED

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,000 mi
Last recorded122,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 AED
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 118,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 115,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 110,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,331 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 101,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,327 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 92,602 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 87,474 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 80,634 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,695 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 67,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,849 miles

front and rear brakes have slight corrosion on inner surface causing slight vibration

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,712 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 53,712 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 AED is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AED, 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 AED is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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