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DA04 VZP

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,742 mi
Last recorded103,742 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 103,589 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,097 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 93,061 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,250 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 87,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,404 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 79,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 71,336 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 71,336 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,615 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,004 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,198 miles

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

service light on

Fail 29 May 2018 56,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on zero tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

service light on

Pass 10 May 2017 54,291 miles

Front Oil leak oil comeing from sump ()

Pass 10 May 2016 52,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 49,838 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 47,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 44,998 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 41,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 38,009 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 34,501 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 30,784 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 25,105 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,857 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 VZP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

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

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