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DG04 EUD

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

123,072 mi
Last recorded123,072 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 EUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 123,072 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,506 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 122,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 120,245 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear droplink bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 120,245 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear droplink bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 118,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 114,333 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 114,333 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 106,080 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 100,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 100,539 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,195 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated on join to centre

Fail 19 Feb 2014 94,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated on join to centre

Fail 4 Mar 2013 88,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,536 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,987 miles

rear exhaust joint rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,364 miles

2x rear bulb holders corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2010 70,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,741 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,684 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 64,684 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,469 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 58,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,409 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 48,409 miles

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

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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DG04 EUD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DG04 EUD, 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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DG04 EUD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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