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SW54 DLZ

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,991 mi
Last recorded208,991 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 DLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 208,991 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 201,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 193,950 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 193,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 187,831 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 179,502 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2013 179,502 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 171,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 171,357 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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 19 Jan 2012 155,243 miles

Nearside 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 7 Jan 2011 135,806 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 119,712 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 119,710 miles

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

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

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

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 9 Feb 2009 102,299 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 85,112 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,674 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,594 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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SW54 DLZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW54 DLZ, 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 SW54 DLZ registered?

SW54 DLZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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