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AY04 DEL

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,604 mi
Last recorded81,604 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 DEL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine rattle

Fail 8 Aug 2019 81,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine rattle

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,810 miles

Coolant level low

Engine knock/rattle at idle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,277 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine rattle/knock

front brake discs worn low

steering rack leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,061 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn low

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2014 58,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,534 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 55,528 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,411 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,140 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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AY04 DEL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY04 DEL, 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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AY04 DEL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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