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PE54 DKO

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

115,030 mi
Last recorded115,030 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 DKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2024 115,030 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

under carriage and components have age related corrosion, firm with finger/thumb pressure

Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,962 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION BUT FIRM

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 112,904 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

AGE RELATED CORROSION BUT FIRM

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,531 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 106,722 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track control arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 106,693 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track control arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,850 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside rear brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm bushes severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 105,829 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside rear brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm bushes severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded but not significantly weakened

Offside Rear Coil spring rubbing on shock absorber

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 103,576 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded on inside face

rear inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Aug 2018 103,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded on inside face

rear inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,079 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 102,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake pads look low

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,609 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,711 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,715 miles

Both front headlamp washer/wiper defective

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside front washer jet missing. Offside jet provides sufficient liquid to clean nearside of screen

both front wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2012 81,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front headlamp washer/wiper defective

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

Nearside front washer jet missing. Offside jet provides sufficient liquid to clean nearside of screen

both front wiper blades smear slightly

nearside front tyre worn smooth on iner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 647,388 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 67,388 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,894 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 52,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,666 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 49,666 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front windscreen chipped could spread

Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,414 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 43,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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PE54 DKO is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE54 DKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PE54 DKO is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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