MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers fitted
exhaust system corroded
under trays fitted
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
boot can not be opened
engine covers fitted
exhaust system corroded
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
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape
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
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
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
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DE54 XEK safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE54 XEK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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