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RF54GVL
Year2004
0-60mph11.5 sec
FuelPetrol
Power121 BHP
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VOLVO SE

General information

Make VOLVO
Model S40 SE
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 121 mph
0 - 60 mph 11.5 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 121 BHP
Max. torque 170 Nm at 4.000 rpm
Engine capacity 1.783 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 22.6 mpg
Consumption extra urban 43.5 mpg
Consumption combined 32.5 mpg
CO2 emission 208 g/km
CO2 label K
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-07-12
Pictures 6
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-01-01
MOT pass rate
60 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 12
Total advice items 63
Total items failed 30
MOT #30 2024-01-02 17:07
MOT test number 503320411412
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-01-01
Advice
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Advice
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Minor
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Lower engine noise//under trays fitted
Advice
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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MOT #29 2024-01-02 10:25
MOT test number 958439410104
Result Failed
Minor
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Advice
Lower engine noise//under trays fitted
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fail
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
MOT #28 2023-12-14 10:21
MOT test number 954251567543
Result Failed
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Advice
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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MOT #27 2022-12-06 08:42
MOT test number 641594143418
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advice
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Minor
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear brake calliper lever pulled forward but not binding
Advice
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Advice
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MOT #26 2021-12-06 10:50
MOT test number 550045244580
Result Passed
Minor
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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MOT #25 2021-12-06 10:50
MOT test number 205056824330
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Minor
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass with rectification
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MOT #24 2020-12-04 11:59
MOT test number 651483092857
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MOT #23 2020-12-03 15:46
MOT test number 550819039327
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
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MOT #22 2019-12-09 10:47
MOT test number 476344819703
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #21 2019-02-04 09:17
MOT test number 230503671449
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Minor
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MOT #20 2019-01-30 14:55
MOT test number 595058939746
Result Failed
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MOT #19 2018-03-05 16:03
MOT test number 949846373793
Result Passed
Advice
Rear silencer flange and bolts heavily corroded.
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advice
Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread.
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear sections of both long front-to-rear pipes. [some sections of pipes not visible]. (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #18 2018-02-23 10:24
MOT test number 582006573246
Result Failed
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advice
Rear silencer flange and bolts heavily corroded.
Fail
Offside front brake application uneven Offside front brake slow working. (3.7.B.2)
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear sections of both long front-to-rear pipes. [some sections of pipes not visible]. (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread.
Advice
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads. (3.5.1g)
Fail
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Visible under mudwing (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #17 2017-02-17 11:59
MOT test number 846920302178
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
MOT #16 2016-03-04 10:22
MOT test number 367843262144
Result Passed
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MOT #15 2016-03-03 10:17
MOT test number 375819017847
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
MOT #14 2015-03-11 12:00
MOT test number 899270475069
Result Passed
MOT #13 2015-03-10 13:31
MOT test number 159919465489
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Fail
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advice
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
MOT #12 2014-02-27 09:54
MOT test number 186618954439
Result Passed
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MOT #11 2014-02-25 13:10
MOT test number 115786954064
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
MOT #10 2013-02-18 14:38
MOT test number 638009443098
Result Passed
MOT #9 2012-01-25 09:50
MOT test number 126705322073
Result Passed
MOT #8 2011-01-25 16:36
MOT test number 546335421087
Result Failed
Notice
Front tyres wearing off on inner edges
Notice
Surface rust on brake discs
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
MOT #7 2011-01-25 16:36
MOT test number 359225421034
Result Passed
Notice
Surface rust on brake discs
Notice
Front tyres wearing off on inner edges
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MOT #6 2010-06-09 14:34
MOT test number 454830760119
Result Passed
Notice
N/s/f tyre cut in inner tread + sidewall but no cords exposed
MOT #5 2009-06-16 09:07
MOT test number 561307769192
Result Passed
MOT #4 2009-06-15 16:31
MOT test number 212976669406
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Fail
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
MOT #3 2008-09-17 11:15
MOT test number 563361968209
Result Passed
MOT #2 2008-09-17 11:15
MOT test number 511351768263
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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MOT #1 2007-09-18 13:21
MOT test number 202851367224
Result Passed
Notice
Front and rear number plates slightly water marked
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 March 2025
MOT Expires: 1 January 2025
Tax status 1 March 2025
Days left 308
MOT expiry date 1 January 2025
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Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 30
First mileage registration 2004-09-30
Last registration 2024-01-02
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Registration #1 2004-09-30 18 mi
Registration #2 2007-09-18 25.527 mi
Registration #3 2008-09-17 33.673 mi
Registration #4 2009-06-15 40.084 mi
Registration #5 2009-06-16 40.084 mi
Registration #6 2010-06-09 47.785 mi
Registration #7 2011-01-25 50.001 mi
Registration #8 2012-01-25 53.256 mi
Registration #9 2013-02-18 56.024 mi
Registration #10 2014-02-25 58.566 mi
Registration #11 2014-02-27 58.566 mi
Registration #12 2015-03-10 61.179 mi
Registration #13 2015-03-11 61.180 mi
Registration #14 2016-03-03 64.285 mi
Registration #15 2016-03-04 64.258 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1716 mm
Height 1425 mm
Length 4516 mm
Wheel base 2562 mm
Kerb weight 1280 kg
Max. allowed weight 1800 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 60 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Number of axles 2
Engine number B4183432689

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