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DS04 CKF

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,016 mi
Last recorded168,016 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 CKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 168,016 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 168,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 162,939 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 162,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 155,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 155,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 144,670 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 144,670 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 131,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 117,405 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 98,872 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 13 May 2009 98,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 15 May 2008 78,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 78,919 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 57,250 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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DS04 CKF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS04 CKF, 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 DS04 CKF registered?

DS04 CKF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is DS04 CKF safe to buy?

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