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AD04 FPZ

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

152,178 mi
Last recorded152,178 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 152,178 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE + PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 152,088 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE + PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 145,587 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CHUNKS MISSING FROM TREAD

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE + PERISHED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 1 Aug 2018 145,587 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES CHUNKS MISSING FROM TREAD

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE + PERISHED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 19 Aug 2017 138,671 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGES

FRONT SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S STEERING RACK ARM

Fail 19 Aug 2017 138,671 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGES

FRONT SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 18 Aug 2016 132,348 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS "TAPED" ON

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 132,348 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS "TAPED" ON

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 127,135 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 127,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 120,776 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 120,776 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 115,642 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

n/s indicator lense cracked

o/s indicator lense cracke

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 15 Aug 2013 115,642 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

n/s indicator lense cracked

o/s indicator lense cracke

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,720 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are splitting

NSR tyre has 2mm tread remaining

Fail 20 Aug 2012 107,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Both front flexible brake hoses are splitting

NSR tyre has 2mm tread remaining

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 89,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,482 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 66,482 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,514 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,805 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †n/s/f tyre on 2mm †n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,802 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 34,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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AD04 FPZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AD04 FPZ, 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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AD04 FPZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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