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DG04 HFF

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,081 mi
Last recorded84,081 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 HFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 84,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,580 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 76,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,272 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2018 68,271 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,078 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 58,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,107 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,336 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 45,284 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,391 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 29,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 20,023 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,630 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,626 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 11,165 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 HFF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HFF, 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 HFF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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