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EA04 DNN

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 DNN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 75,337 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 75,336 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 71,074 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 71,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 67,370 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 64,499 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 64,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 64,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,411 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,853 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 54,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,462 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,720 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,820 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,045 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 30,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,270 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,084 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,660 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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EA04 DNN is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 EA04 DNN, 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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EA04 DNN is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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