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DF04 XCU

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,830 mi
Last recorded163,830 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 163,830 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 163,830 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 145,851 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 145,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 118,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 93,375 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 93,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,002 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 64,539 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 64,532 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,534 miles

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)

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 XCU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DF04 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

DF04 XCU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is DF04 XCU safe to buy?

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