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DG04 TKE

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,601 mi
Last recorded157,601 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 TKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 157,601 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 148,439 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 142,003 miles

Crack on Nearside corner of windscreen

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 142,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Air fresheners etc. (8.3.1b)

Crack on Nearside corner of windscreen

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,072 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 128,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 115,763 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 115,672 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 102,588 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 88,920 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 88,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 53,098 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 48,582 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,369 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 46,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front 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 6 Sep 2007 42,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,237 miles

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

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

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 TKE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TKE, 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 TKE registered?

DG04 TKE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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