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DC53 AVK

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,974 mi
Last recorded45,974 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 AVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 45,974 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,692 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 39,692 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,264 miles

rear brake pads are getting low.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,279 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 31,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

airbag light on

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,620 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Sep 2010 29,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,815 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 25,562 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,562 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,727 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 18,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 AVK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DC53 AVK, 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 DC53 AVK registered?

DC53 AVK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DC53 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 AVK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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