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DE54 OFD

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,241 mi
Last recorded147,241 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 OFD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 147,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2019 147,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2018 131,436 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, both rear. (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 131,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, both rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 124,496 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,635 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 92,426 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 83,807 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,386 miles

slight play in o/s/r drop link

Fail 5 Nov 2010 69,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,569 miles

both front wishbone bush's split

both rear lower stablizer bar bush's split

discs all round slightly lipped and corroded

slight play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,416 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,063 miles

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,384 miles

brake discs have surface rust on them

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 OFD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OFD, 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 OFD registered?

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

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