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DA04 VHL

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,516 mi
Last recorded198,516 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 198,516 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 198,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 184,892 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 184,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 182,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 178,585 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 178,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 166,396 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 138,373 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 86,957 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 86,957 miles

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.

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 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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