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DE54 DMY

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,840 mi
Last recorded107,840 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 107,840 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 100,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

zero smoke reading

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 72,211 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 72,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,710 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,726 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs inner surface corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,256 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 38,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,386 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 DMY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

DE54 DMY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is DE54 DMY safe to buy?

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