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FB04 UNU

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,865 mi
Last recorded127,865 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 UNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 121,538 miles

Front and various other brake pipes corroding slightly or greased

Nearside handbrake caliper lever slightly slow to return fully

Offside headlight beam pattern dull

Fail 20 Jul 2017 121,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front and various other brake pipes corroding slightly or greased

Nearside handbrake caliper lever slightly slow to return fully

Offside headlight beam pattern dull

all brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 115,107 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 115,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,265 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 98,708 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 98,702 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,467 miles

nearside gaiter deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2013 92,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside gaiter deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,884 miles

offside driveshaft gaitor

Fail 24 Jul 2012 83,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside driveshaft gaitor

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,489 miles

nearside mirror lense missing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,484 miles

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)

nearside mirror lense missing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,669 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,519 miles

offside wiper blade---nearside rear tyre---offside front tyre soft

Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,002 miles

front pads wearing.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,113 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 36,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 UNU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FB04 UNU, 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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FB04 UNU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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