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DA54 OGD

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

152,795 mi
Last recorded152,795 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 OGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 152,795 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake lever slight travel (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

vechile suspension heavy rust

Pass 22 Apr 2024 148,770 miles

rear suspension arms heavy rust

Fail 22 Apr 2024 148,770 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms heavy rust

Pass 11 May 2023 144,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 144,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Position lamp not working o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 137,984 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2022 137,956 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 130,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear trailing arms bushes pershing

slight leak at steering rack

Fail 4 May 2021 130,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear trailing arms bushes pershing

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 27 May 2020 126,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,524 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 116,524 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 116,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 106,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position light, only one of two working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 106,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position light, only one of two working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 105,817 miles

Offside osf tyre tread separating

handbrake performance on limit..16%

oil on n/s steering rack gaiter

some wear in front suspension arm inner bushes

Fail 18 Jun 2015 100,013 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,013 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 91,546 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,650 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,650 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 77,403 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,403 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,941 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 60,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,234 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,507 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 49,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DA54 OGD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DA54 OGD, 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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DA54 OGD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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