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SW04 HDC

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,929 mi
Last recorded127,929 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 HDC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,929 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre low tread

Fail 23 Sep 2020 127,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 18 Sep 2019 122,974 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 122,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 114,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 114,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 107,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 107,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,647 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

windscreen damaged

covers fitted

Front x2 brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower x1 gearbox fluid pipe damp

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play and noisy

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre low

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 101,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front x2 brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower x1 gearbox fluid pipe damp

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play and noisy

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre low

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

covers fitted

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,655 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 91,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,309 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 79,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,292 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,291 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,679 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,931 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 66,927 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 66,927 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 May 2011 47,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 41,356 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 6 May 2009 34,672 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 26,458 miles

offside rear tyre perished on tread area.

Pass 4 May 2007 20,491 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear, lower support arms, outer bushes split,(not too excess)

Fail 4 May 2007 20,490 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear, lower support arms, outer bushes split,(not too excess)

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 HDC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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