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DE54 DBX

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,336 mi
Last recorded48,336 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 48,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 46,421 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 46,421 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,087 miles

Rear brake pads worn thin

Rear brake pipes have corrosion

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,562 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,426 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 36,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 36,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,000 miles

both rear tyre slightly perished on outeredges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 21,585 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 20,240 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,693 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 17,083 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,036 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,748 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 11,159 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 5,771 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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DE54 DBX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DE54 DBX, 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 DE54 DBX registered?

DE54 DBX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is DE54 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 DBX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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