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DE54 DAU

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,790 mi
Last recorded69,790 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,790 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 69,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,209 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,641 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Feb 2017 52,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,978 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 42,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,761 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 28,023 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 23,780 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,536 miles

off/side front brake caliper wet ?? no fluid leak on day of mot inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2010 13,716 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 11,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear indicator going white

Pass 2 Nov 2009 11,513 miles

o/s rear indicator going white

Pass 6 Oct 2008 9,630 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 7,472 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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DE54 DAU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE54 DAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE54 DAU registered?

DE54 DAU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is DE54 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 DAU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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