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FC04 GHK

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,218 mi
Last recorded113,218 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 GHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 113,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2023 110,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 106,551 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and os front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nsf (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 100,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 95,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 87,388 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 87,382 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 74,923 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 64,691 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,105 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 52,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2015 37,869 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,022 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,058 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,511 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2008 25,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,805 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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FC04 GHK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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