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DA04 VZN

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,909 mi
Last recorded125,909 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 125,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 125,902 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 120,457 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 120,457 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,833 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 110,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,547 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 106,998 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 104,545 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 101,422 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 94,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 85,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

head lamp wipers blade worn

Fail 29 Apr 2013 82,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

head lamp wipers blade worn

Pass 24 May 2012 72,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread

Pass 20 May 2011 62,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2010 52,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2009 45,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyre's perrished.

both rear tyre's perrished.

Pass 7 May 2009 45,611 miles

both front tyre's perrished.

both rear tyre's perrished.

Pass 24 May 2008 39,040 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,480 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 VZN is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VZN, 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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What year was DA04 VZN registered?

DA04 VZN is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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