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DF04 XHE

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,303 mi
Last recorded121,303 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 121,303 miles

O/S/F + O/S/R+ N/S/R tyres worn at inner edges. Replacement advised.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 121,303 miles

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

O/S/F + O/S/R+ N/S/R tyres worn at inner edges. Replacement advised.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 118,577 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 111,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 103,308 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 103,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 25 Jun 2013 87,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 68,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 51,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 44,472 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,884 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,509 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 XHE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

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

Is DF04 XHE safe to buy?

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