MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake fluid leaking (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner vehicle sills corrosions both sides
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear side marker not working
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear side marker not working
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
slight corrosion on rear brake disks
child seat fitted to near side rear.
nearside rear outer side lamp not working.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW04 HFP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 HFP, 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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What year was SW04 HFP registered?
SW04 HFP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2004.
Is SW04 HFP safe to buy?
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