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DF04 XGY

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,283 mi
Last recorded57,283 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 57,283 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 47,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 47,441 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 45,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 44,620 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 44,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 42,283 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 42,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 39,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 36,760 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 36,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,601 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,743 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 25,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,949 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,596 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 17,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,023 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,952 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,579 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,569 miles

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 XGY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGY, 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 XGY registered?

DF04 XGY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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