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DG54 NVR

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,131 mi
Last recorded121,131 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 121,131 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2020 115,258 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 115,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust leak

Pass 13 Sep 2018 102,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,449 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,064 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,511 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,469 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,230 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,842 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,475 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edges

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,973 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,825 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,240 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,677 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 NVR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG54 NVR registered?

DG54 NVR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is DG54 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 NVR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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