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DG54 AOA

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,067 mi
Last recorded91,067 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 AOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 91,067 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 84,184 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,195 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,454 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,640 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,600 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 64,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,600 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 43,600 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,992 miles

both rear tyres are just starting to crack

Fail 3 Sep 2009 36,991 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are just starting to crack

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,678 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,505 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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DG54 AOA is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG54 AOA, 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 DG54 AOA registered?

DG54 AOA is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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