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DE54 XEN

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,384 mi
Last recorded114,384 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XEN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,384 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 114,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 102,069 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 84,303 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 83,674 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 62,007 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 XEN is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

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

Is DE54 XEN safe to buy?

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