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DG04 TKD

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,237 mi
Last recorded136,237 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 TKD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 136,237 miles

Handbrake efficency just met the requirments and adjustment is required

Oil level is just at the minimum level

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pips covered in grease not allowing the full inspection at the time of retest

Fail 23 Jun 2016 136,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Handbrake efficency just met the requirments and adjustment is required

Oil level is just at the minimum level

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 130,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2014 104,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,794 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 74,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 74,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,586 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 63,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,863 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 55,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,278 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 44,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,396 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,870 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 TKD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TKD, 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 TKD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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