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DE54 OFH

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,554 mi
Last recorded117,554 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 OFH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 117,255 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,703 miles

HAND BRAKE EFFORT 16% ADVISE ATTENTION TO HANDBRAKE

front and rear brake discs lipped

front and rear brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2018 102,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HAND BRAKE EFFORT 16% ADVISE ATTENTION TO HANDBRAKE

front and rear brake discs lipped

front and rear brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 88,755 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 85,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,028 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,369 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 78,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2012 72,920 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,899 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 63,899 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 55,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,240 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,628 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,688 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge devoid of tread.

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 OFH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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