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FE04 VKR

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,670 mi
Last recorded138,670 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 VKR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 138,670 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 138,670 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 126,691 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 126,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 113,042 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,992 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 101,992 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2013 94,251 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2013 94,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,338 miles

front pads 4-5000 miles

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner tread

offside rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,381 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,757 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 42,260 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,260 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FE04 VKR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE04 VKR, 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 FE04 VKR registered?

FE04 VKR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is FE04 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE04 VKR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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