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DG04 GWK

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,590 mi
Last recorded98,590 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 GWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 98,590 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH and damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 98,589 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail BOTH OUTER (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH and damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,315 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,338 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,159 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 66,949 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,535 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,983 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 58,966 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,532 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,607 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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DG04 GWK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 DG04 GWK, 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 DG04 GWK registered?

DG04 GWK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is DG04 GWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 GWK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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