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FC04 GHB

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,555 mi
Last recorded108,555 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 GHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 108,555 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nsf orange side marker lense cracked.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 108,033 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nsf orange side marker lense cracked.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,854 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,268 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 79,268 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,525 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 66,525 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,713 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,561 miles

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

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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FC04 GHB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FC04 GHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FC04 GHB registered?

FC04 GHB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is FC04 GHB safe to buy?

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