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DE54 XEK

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,796 mi
Last recorded119,796 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XEK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 119,796 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 13 Dec 2019 112,469 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 112,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 104,845 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 104,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,393 miles

boot can not be opened

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 104,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot can not be opened

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,177 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,677 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 6 Mar 2017 76,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,832 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 57,591 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers both sides slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,591 miles

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

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

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

wipers both sides slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2014 54,283 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 45,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,005 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 33,995 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,855 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 17,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 17,299 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 XEK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

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

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