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DE54 DBZ

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,035 mi
Last recorded118,035 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 118,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 118,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 112,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 112,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,090 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,240 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,662 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,108 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,399 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,973 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres showing splits + cracks old tyres 2004

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nsr tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Osr tyre bad splits to inner sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2010 39,941 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,460 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,807 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 DBZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DBZ, 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 DE54 DBZ registered?

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

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