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SW54 JHV

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,387 mi
Last recorded88,387 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 JHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,387 miles

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

Offside Front running light inoperative

Fail 10 Feb 2017 88,313 miles

Central Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front running light inoperative

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,069 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,885 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 59,885 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 53,272 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 50,851 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,651 miles

surface rust rear discs

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,555 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,360 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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SW54 JHV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SW54 JHV, 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 SW54 JHV registered?

SW54 JHV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is SW54 JHV safe to buy?

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