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DE53 KHV

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,860 mi
Last recorded72,860 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,860 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2013 64,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,964 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 61,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,256 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,312 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,828 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 46,405 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,405 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 40,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,100 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,802 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 32,802 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,754 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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DE53 KHV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE53 KHV, 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 DE53 KHV registered?

DE53 KHV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is DE53 KHV safe to buy?

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