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DE04 FTF

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,997 mi
Last recorded103,997 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 FTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,997 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint boots perished

Both front track rod end ball joint boots perished

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside front seat belt frayed

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2019 169,853 miles

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

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

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

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint boots perished

Both front track rod end ball joint boots perished

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside front seat belt frayed

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2018 165,668 miles

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

Front coil springs corroded

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 160,117 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

sill kit fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 160,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge on limit cut in tread

Offside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

sill kit fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 154,397 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 4 Apr 2016 154,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired rubbing on subframe (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2015 147,974 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 147,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 140,744 miles

both front lower arm rear bush's perished

engine and exhaust damp with oil

nearside rear tyre worn low edges, close inner edge and perished

offside front anti roll bar drop link rubber boot perished

offside rear tyre worn low edges and perished

rear indicators faded

sill kit fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 137,900 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on limit inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 137,896 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on limit inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on limit inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 123,186 miles

frotn shocks damp

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

raer disc's corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,325 miles

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

strong advise no; plates are deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2010 92,669 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 73,562 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 73,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,290 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 53,290 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,428 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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DE04 FTF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE04 FTF, 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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DE04 FTF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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