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SW53 KAJ

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,996 mi
Last recorded140,996 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 KAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 140,996 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 140,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 130,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 106,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 101,396 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 89,851 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 77,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 58,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 45,866 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,277 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 KAJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KAJ, 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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SW53 KAJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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