MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,997 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
sill kit fitted
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leaks
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
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)
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
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre worn on limit inner edge
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
frotn shocks damp
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
raer disc's corroded
sill kit fitted
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
strong advise no; plates are deteriorating
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)
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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