MOT Status
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122,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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
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
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
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front wipers smeary
offside rear wheel slightly grabbing
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
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
O/S/F tyre sidewall damaged
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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
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
Baby seat fitted to N/S/R seat belt not checked
New aftermarket wheels and tyres fittrd to vehicle
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)
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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