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DF04 KKV

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,318 mi
Last recorded128,318 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 KKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 128,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 128,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 124,156 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 119,263 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,061 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,890 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 99,788 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 97,565 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,594 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,439 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 76,226 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,793 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,786 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,058 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,249 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 28,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DF04 KKV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF04 KKV, 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 DF04 KKV registered?

DF04 KKV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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