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SW53 JZC

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

151,730 mi
Last recorded151,730 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 JZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 151,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outline marker lamp damaged

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 142,286 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 138,652 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 134,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,494 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,951 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 121,951 miles

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

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

Exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,447 miles

Exhaust showing slight corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 107,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 99,043 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,257 miles

o/s/f fog lamp innop & broken

Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,753 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,916 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,575 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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SW53 JZC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SW53 JZC, 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 SW53 JZC registered?

SW53 JZC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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