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DG04 HCK

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,697 mi
Last recorded89,697 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 HCK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 89,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,801 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,320 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 84,291 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,263 miles

Rear exhaust detteriating

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,097 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 78,052 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,822 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,138 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,806 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 66,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 61,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,444 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,002 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,697 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,168 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,359 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 18,362 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 HCK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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