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DG04 TLZ

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,507 mi
Last recorded56,507 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 TLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,507 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,244 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,179 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,520 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,811 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 13,807 miles

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

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

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 TLZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

DG04 TLZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is DG04 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 TLZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG04 TLZ have outstanding finance?

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