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DF53 YMM

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,034 mi
Last recorded122,034 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 YMM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 116,850 miles

Front exh mount

Nearside Front disk

Nearside Front shocker

handbrake high

Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,183 miles

Offside Front gater

Fail 7 Aug 2017 113,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front gater

Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,003 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,311 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,401 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Jul 2011 74,186 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 64,459 miles

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)

Fail 19 May 2010 64,459 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,429 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 44,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,063 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,685 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DF53 YMM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DF53 YMM, 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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DF53 YMM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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