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DN04 LCP

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,246 mi
Last recorded57,246 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 LCP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 57,246 miles

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

factory lower plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2025 57,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass has a crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

factory lower plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

Pass 10 May 2024 51,909 miles

factory lower plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

Pass 16 May 2023 51,228 miles

factory plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2022 50,587 miles

plastic factory oversills fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2022 50,587 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

plastic factory oversills fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,063 miles

factory plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

Fail 28 Apr 2021 50,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

factory plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

Pass 11 May 2020 49,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,010 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 48,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,496 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

slight cracking to both front tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,272 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension bushes deteriorated but no movement found

slight cracking to both front tyres

Fail 3 Apr 2017 45,272 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension bushes deteriorated but no movement found

slight cracking to both front tyres

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,143 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

plastic sill covers fitted

slight cracking to both front tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,248 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 41,242 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,185 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,805 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 16,544 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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DN04 LCP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DN04 LCP, 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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DN04 LCP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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