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DG54 AKJ

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,190 mi
Last recorded121,190 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 AKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 121,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 119,392 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 157,390 miles

nearside chassis rail has slight damage

Fail 11 Jun 2015 157,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front to rear chassis rail damaged.

offside front anti rollbar link fouling body

Pass 16 Sep 2014 146,906 miles

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

rear outer side lights not working

Pass 26 Sep 2013 129,932 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 129,902 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake pipes greased passed as inspected

Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2011 104,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 89,872 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brakes binding borderline

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Fail 24 Sep 2010 89,582 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brakes binding borderline

Pass 18 Sep 2009 76,127 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 76,127 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,250 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,742 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 43,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DG54 AKJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 DG54 AKJ, 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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DG54 AKJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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