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DE54 DBV

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,765 mi
Last recorded168,765 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 168,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.40 best i could get. (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect belt.

front brake pads low.

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge only just on 1.6mm.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge only just on 1.6mm.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge only just on 1.6mm.

rear indicator bulbs starting to diss-colour.

various rear suspension bushes showing signs of de-bonding.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 158,023 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded on joint

Fail 19 Apr 2016 158,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded on joint

Pass 24 Apr 2015 150,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 21 Apr 2015 150,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 19 Apr 2014 141,460 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 141,298 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 132,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant low

Fail 12 Apr 2013 132,463 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 129,614 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r spring broken lower coil

o/s/r brake pad been hot

Pass 7 Mar 2011 125,947 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 125,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 107,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 78,854 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child lock on osr door

rear wiper blade does not clear rear windscreen

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 DBV 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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