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EG04 FRJ

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,325 mi
Last recorded83,325 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 FRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,325 miles

Horn control insecure working defectively (7.7 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,552 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 74,908 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,620 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,786 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 60,265 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 60,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed two places -marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 49,746 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 49,712 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 45,575 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,567 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 41,550 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 35,519 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,381 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,075 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,139 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 15,624 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,666 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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EG04 FRJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EG04 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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EG04 FRJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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