MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
both rear tyres perishing
front lower panel corroding
n/s/f coil spring close to body / turret but secure and not fouling at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
both rear tyres perishing
front lower panel corroding
n/s/f coil spring close to body / turret but secure and not fouling at time of test
Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/f discs pitted
n/s/r discs pitted
o/s/r disc pitted
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/f discs pitted
n/s/r discs pitted
o/s/r disc pitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA04 VHL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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