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FB04 FJJ

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,615 mi
Last recorded142,615 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 142,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 138,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2011 132,960 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2010 119,014 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 119,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 108,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 94,978 miles

Advise ,slight deterioration of rear number plate

Advise . nail in o/s/r tyre . repair required

Pass 8 Aug 2007 78,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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FB04 FJJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FB04 FJJ, 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 FB04 FJJ registered?

FB04 FJJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is FB04 FJJ safe to buy?

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