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DA04 HLF

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,587 mi
Last recorded147,587 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 147,587 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 147,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2013 129,498 miles

Oil leak

front headlight wiper blades splitting

near side front wiper blade splitting

Fail 1 Oct 2013 129,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front headlight wiper blades splitting

near side front wiper blade splitting

Pass 25 Jul 2012 112,650 miles

air bag light on customer advised

Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,029 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,475 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,077 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,884 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 69,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,164 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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DA04 HLF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA04 HLF, 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 HLF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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