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DF04 XDB

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,592 mi
Last recorded193,592 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XDB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 193,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 185,494 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 176,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 168,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 159,703 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inside edge of tread .

Fail 1 Jun 2012 159,703 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inside edge of tread .

Pass 1 Jun 2011 149,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 136,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 129,757 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 117,048 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 117,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 96,794 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 95,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 XDB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

DF04 XDB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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