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DE54 OFC

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

195,080 mi
Last recorded195,080 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 OFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 195,080 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 195,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 188,466 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 188,488 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 182,684 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 174,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 166,003 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 10 Mar 2018 166,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 2 Mar 2017 153,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 153,458 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 141,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 131,131 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 131,106 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 121,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 114,306 miles

both rear tyres worn in inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 114,306 miles

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

both rear tyres worn in inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,425 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

Fail 27 Mar 2012 103,425 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 85,234 miles

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

lower covers fitted

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,608 miles

Front number plate slightly deterioated

Lower engine covers fitted

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,039 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,333 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 50,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 OFC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

DE54 OFC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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