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T300 BRU

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

164,361 mi
Last recorded164,361 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT300 BRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 164,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 159,851 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 155,681 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 155,681 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 154,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 148,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 140,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2018 140,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2017 134,188 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 134,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 120,955 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 105,540 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Dec 2014 105,540 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Dec 2013 91,158 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 91,158 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 76,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2012 76,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 64,617 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 64,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 49,553 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 40,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,045 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,575 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,088 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,099 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 21,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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T300 BRU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T300 BRU, 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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T300 BRU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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