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FD54 OSP

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,815 mi
Last recorded142,815 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OSP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 142,815 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 142,815 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 127,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 119,655 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,177 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,645 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 101,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,478 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,523 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,138 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 35,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,872 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,283 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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FD54 OSP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FD54 OSP, 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 FD54 OSP registered?

FD54 OSP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is FD54 OSP safe to buy?

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