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AX04 FOV

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,780 mi
Last recorded124,780 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 FOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 124,780 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 124,772 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 113,146 miles

all steel brake pipes covered in black paint

Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 99,357 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r Tyre have nail in

rear headlight leveling system broken

Fail 19 Aug 2015 99,356 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r Tyre have nail in

rear headlight leveling system broken

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti-roll bar drop link gaiters deteriorated

front brake pads wearing very thin

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint covered in oil

power steering rack wet

Fail 12 Jul 2014 94,949 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front anti-roll bar drop link gaiters deteriorated

front brake pads wearing very thin

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint covered in oil

power steering rack wet

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,192 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,484 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,790 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 31 Oct 2011 78,788 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,563 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 69,468 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,774 miles

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

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

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

left front fog lamp glass damaged

left front head lamp glass damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,237 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 29 Jun 2007 39,739 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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AX04 FOV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AX04 FOV, 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 AX04 FOV registered?

AX04 FOV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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