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FD54 OSZ

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,351 mi
Last recorded38,351 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,351 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads low inner and front and rear brake discs slightly worn inner

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,420 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low inner and discs slightly worn inner

rear number plate slightly poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2016 37,420 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads low inner and discs slightly worn inner

rear number plate slightly poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Mar 2014 35,056 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Wiper Smearing

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Mar 2012 31,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,749 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,678 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,678 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,451 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,305 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 OSZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OSZ, 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 FD54 OSZ registered?

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

Is FD54 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD54 OSZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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