CarVerify

Free Car Check

DC04 TMV

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

122,492 mi
Last recorded122,492 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 TMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 122,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 113,365 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 102,011 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 92,930 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 90,712 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 90,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 85,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 85,588 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged on inner edge been run falt

Fail 3 Jan 2018 81,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged on inner edge been run falt

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,371 miles

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

front wipers smeary

offside rear wheel slightly grabbing

Fail 23 Feb 2017 79,371 miles

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

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

front wipers smeary

offside rear wheel slightly grabbing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2015 62,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 54,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 46,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osr tyre inner sidewall has small splits (not to cords)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 37,695 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Bodywork marks around vehicle.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on dashboard.

Front wheels slightly distorted.

Horn starting to grate

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

Rear brake pads low discs lipped,rusty.

covers fitted to vehicle.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,695 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Bodywork marks around vehicle.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on dashboard.

Front wheels slightly distorted.

Horn starting to grate

Rear brake pads low discs lipped,rusty.

covers fitted to vehicle.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

covers fitted to vehicle

front,rear brake discs slightly lipped

slight tyre tread distortion in both front tyres

Fail 14 Oct 2009 32,237 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fitted to vehicle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front,rear brake discs slightly lipped

slight tyre tread distortion in both front tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,722 miles

Baby seat fitted to N/S/R seat belt not checked

New aftermarket wheels and tyres fittrd to vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2008 25,722 miles

Baby seat fitted to N/S/R seat belt not checked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

New aftermarket wheels and tyres fittrd to vehicle

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 25,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre side wall has surface cracks

Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,442 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DC04 TMV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 DC04 TMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DC04 TMV?

You can check the full history of DC04 TMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DC04 TMV registered?

DC04 TMV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is DC04 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 TMV shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC04 TMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DC04 TMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.