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DC53 AVD

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,017 mi
Last recorded58,017 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 AVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,017 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 58,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,158 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,481 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,000 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,344 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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DC53 AVD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC53 AVD, 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

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What year was DC53 AVD registered?

DC53 AVD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is DC53 AVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 AVD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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