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T5 SXM

2004 Volvo S40

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,036 mi
Last recorded109,036 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 SXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 109,036 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,470 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,980 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 98,980 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,163 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 94,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,497 miles

nsf inner cv gaiter splitting

oil on osf inner cv gaiter

some movement/wear in front suspension arm inner bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2016 87,336 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s handbrake weak

nsf inner cv gaiter splitting

oil on osf inner cv gaiter

some movement/wear in front suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

underside completely waxoyled

Fail 25 Jun 2013 74,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front pads wearing thin

underside completely waxoyled

Pass 24 May 2012 67,501 miles

brake pipes greased and undersealed

corrosion on coil springs

Pass 16 Apr 2011 60,718 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,831 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,580 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 3 Apr 2008 34,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,787 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)

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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T5 SXM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T5 SXM, 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 T5 SXM registered?

T5 SXM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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