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EG04 FYL

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,142 mi
Last recorded124,142 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 FYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 124,142 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 120,877 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 118,039 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 118,039 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 113,576 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 113,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,472 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 107,472 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,200 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,922 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,921 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,028 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 84,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,561 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 77,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,284 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 69,284 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,879 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 61,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,387 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,342 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 42,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,265 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,020 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 FYL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EG04 FYL, 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 FYL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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