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DA04 HKV

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,231 mi
Last recorded178,231 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 HKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 178,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wiper arm has play in mechanism, arm also catches bonnet

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both) (4.4.3 (a))

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 178,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper arm has play in mechanism, arm also catches bonnet

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both) (4.4.3 (a))

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 171,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 171,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 132,434 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 132,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 155,285 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 144,914 miles

front brake pads worn thin.

nearside rear outer bake pipe corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 144,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake pads worn thin.

nearside rear outer bake pipe corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 137,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 137,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 128,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 128,443 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 121,698 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 115,100 miles

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

nearside rear inner side light not working

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 107,223 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 107,223 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,642 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 98,642 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 78,504 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,588 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 64,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HKV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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