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EG04 FYR

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,301 mi
Last recorded74,301 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 FYR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2021 74,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 71,297 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 64,688 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps light intensity obviously reduced both front and rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 57,760 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 May 2017 54,417 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 54,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 50,739 miles

Nearside cv gaitor weeping grease

Fail 6 May 2016 50,739 miles

Nearside cv gaitor weeping grease

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 47,071 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 43,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,481 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 37,617 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 37,617 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 34,233 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 30,851 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly misshapen across surfaces

front brake discs slightly worn

front wiper blades slightly smeer

o/s/ mirror cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,851 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly misshapen across surfaces

front brake discs slightly worn

front wiper blades slightly smeer

o/s/ mirror cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2009 25,266 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 93,954 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 93,954 miles

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

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

handbrake has excessive travel

Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,422 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 FYR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYR, 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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What year was EG04 FYR registered?

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

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