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CP04 FRJ

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,932 mi
Last recorded71,932 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 FRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 71,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise corrosion on sills

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2025 70,689 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on both rear spring cups

Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 55,513 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 55,512 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,345 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,838 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 49,836 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,354 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 46,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,982 miles

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

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

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

advise corrosion on near and off side rear inner sills

Fail 26 Feb 2018 42,982 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise corrosion on near and off side rear inner sills

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,295 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 37,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,991 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 31,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,086 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 19,496 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 19,496 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,311 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 7,886 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,938 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 6,021 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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CP04 FRJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CP04 FRJ, 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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CP04 FRJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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