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FA04 PVF

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,972 mi
Last recorded117,972 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 PVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 117,972 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 115,066 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 115,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 112,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure

a lot of travel on the handbrake

Fail 5 Aug 2017 112,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure

a lot of travel on the handbrake

Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 107,849 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2014 104,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 97,753 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 94,807 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 94,807 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2010 91,403 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,392 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 88,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,261 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 85,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake teste indicate rear brakes need attention

Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,364 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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FA04 PVF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FA04 PVF, 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 FA04 PVF registered?

FA04 PVF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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