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SW04 AFZ

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,520 mi
Last recorded112,520 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 112,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,952 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 104,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,627 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 97,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,143 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,906 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 66,906 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 55,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,571 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,689 miles

inbalance in rear brakes

rear pads low

Pass 25 Apr 2007

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 AFZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AFZ, 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 AFZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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