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FD54 ZRC

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 ZRC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 104,331 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated retaining clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front tyre treads worn on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2020 104,331 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated retaining clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak sealed back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2019 93,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 93,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,540 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 85,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,973 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2017 76,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,693 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,323 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 64,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 57,837 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,158 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 51,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 33,665 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,694 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 ZRC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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