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DS04 GKF

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,384 mi
Last recorded123,384 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 GKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 121,049 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 118,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded throughout

slight exhaust leak from centre exhaust silencer , emissions not affected

slight exhaust leak from intermediate rear exhaust silencer , emissions not affected

Fail 15 Jun 2018 118,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded throughout

slight exhaust leak from centre exhaust silencer , emissions not affected

slight exhaust leak from intermediate rear exhaust silencer , emissions not affected

Pass 8 Jul 2017 107,034 miles

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front side light dim

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness

offside mirror backing missing

surface corrosion on chassis at rear suspension mounting point (both sides)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,682 miles

EML Light On

Wing Mirror Case Missing, Still Secure

Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,682 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner CV Boot (2.5.C.1a)

EML Light On

Wing Mirror Case Missing, Still Secure

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,404 miles

Both rear tyre valves perishing

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges (strong advise)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2014 81,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre valves perishing

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges (strong advise)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 69,821 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,806 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 69,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 69,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,040 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,278 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,005 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 48,005 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,240 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,584 miles

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

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 GKF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS04 GKF, 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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DS04 GKF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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