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VU04 UEX

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,480 mi
Last recorded103,480 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 UEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,480 miles

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

Offside Front marker light inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2020 103,480 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front marker light inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 80,987 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,798 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,172 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,055 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,743 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,144 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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VU04 UEX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU04 UEX, 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 VU04 UEX registered?

VU04 UEX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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