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DA04 CJZ

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,584 mi
Last recorded57,584 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 CJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,584 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Sep 2013 57,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,735 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 50,735 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine noisey

NSR tyre low pressure and side wall cracking

Pass 4 May 2011 45,096 miles

NSR tyre showimg slight cracking

Fail 3 May 2011 45,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

NSR tyre showimg slight cracking

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,452 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,253 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 35,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,001 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,251 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 25,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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DA04 CJZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA04 CJZ, 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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DA04 CJZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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