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AY54 DZT

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,699 mi
Last recorded69,699 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 DZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 69,699 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 69,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 68,604 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Chassis brace slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion around fuel tank straps

Under tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 64,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 64,891 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,829 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 59,829 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,770 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 57,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,318 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)

front discs slightly worn

handbrake only just passing roller test

offside rear outer pads very low(advise replacement)

power steering fluid on min

slight movement in nearside front wishbone bush

tyre size 205/50/17

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,945 miles

inner brake pads hard to see

tyre size 205/50/17

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,137 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 43,132 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,566 miles

all tyres have slight uneven wear

front pads 50% worn approx

front tyres n/s/f 2mm// o/s/f 2.5mm

rear exhaust hangers corroded

rear tyres 3.5/3mm

rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,009 miles

serice light on.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,066 miles

dust caps

front tyres 2mm(over inflated))

rear tyre 4 mm

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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AY54 DZT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AY54 DZT, 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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AY54 DZT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 October 2004.

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