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DC04 EKV

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

227,495 mi
Last recorded227,495 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 EKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 227,495 miles

plastic covers on floors and engine

Pass 1 Feb 2018 222,141 miles

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

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

front number plate discolouring

plastic covers on floors and engine

rear tyres cracking round sidewalls

Pass 31 Jan 2017 216,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2016 210,445 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 200,225 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mounting corroded (system still supported)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 186,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 174,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 163,513 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 152,436 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 152,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 137,230 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 107,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,241 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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DC04 EKV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DC04 EKV, 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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DC04 EKV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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