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VX54 VZG

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,881 mi
Last recorded156,881 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 VZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 156,881 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 150,605 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 131,794 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 111,267 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 111,267 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,629 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,619 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,919 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,695 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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VX54 VZG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 VX54 VZG, 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 VX54 VZG registered?

VX54 VZG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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