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FD53 JZL

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,419 mi
Last recorded60,419 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 JZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 60,419 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 60,405 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear rear section (chalked (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 52,036 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,647 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 36,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,017 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 31,511 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,899 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 26,182 miles

nearside front tyre badly damaged on outer side wall

offside front/nearside rear/offside rear tyres cracking on outer side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,775 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 22,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,181 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,552 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,654 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 12,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 11,578 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 11,577 miles

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

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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FD53 JZL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc 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 FD53 JZL, 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 FD53 JZL registered?

FD53 JZL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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