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FA04 VXP

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,013 mi
Last recorded41,013 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 41,013 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 39,319 miles

n/s inner cv boot perished slightly

n/s steering rack light mist of oil

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bush worn/ perished slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2022 37,252 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s inner cv boot perished slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2022 37,251 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s inner cv boot perished slightly

o/s inner cv boot perished

Pass 19 Jan 2021 35,391 miles

n/s and o/s steering rack light mist of oil

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2021 35,391 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s and o/s steering rack light mist of oil

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2020 35,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 32,666 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2018 29,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 26,422 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 26,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 22,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,050 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 13,322 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 13,322 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,181 miles

strong advise both front tyres are on the 1.6mm limit wearing on inside edge of tread

Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,942 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,635 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 6,318 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 VXP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

FA04 VXP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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