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SW53 JZV

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,940 mi
Last recorded89,940 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 JZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 89,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion

Fail 30 May 2017 88,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,059 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,731 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 72,729 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,671 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 65,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 65,561 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight brake bind

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,326 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,517 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,968 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,933 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,111 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 JZV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JZV, 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 JZV registered?

SW53 JZV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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