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DG04 USW

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,532 mi
Last recorded146,532 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 USW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 146,532 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 136,266 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 136,247 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,600 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,147 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,285 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 106,283 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 95,484 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,098 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,250 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 USW is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

DG04 USW is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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