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FE04 VLK

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,287 mi
Last recorded79,287 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 VLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,287 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,604 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 78,029 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,278 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,328 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 75,076 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,351 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,637 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,053 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 66,396 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 66,389 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,618 miles

exhaust deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracked and perished (no cords visible)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 64,504 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracked and perished (no cords visible)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges (no cords visible)

eml on

exhaust deteriorating

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,722 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

exhaust system rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,333 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 44,419 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,966 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,052 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,811 miles

wipers smear

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 VLK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FE04 VLK, 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 FE04 VLK registered?

FE04 VLK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is FE04 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE04 VLK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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