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FE54 DZY

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,273 mi
Last recorded131,273 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 DZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 131,273 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 129,780 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 127,595 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 127,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 124,164 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 124,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 122,998 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 122,971 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front and offside front outer cv boots cracking.

Pass 15 Aug 2020 120,183 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 120,006 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component modification unsafe rack gaiter (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 112,669 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,266 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 94,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,395 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outers (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,321 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 78,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,080 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,134 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,870 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 49,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,472 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,393 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 24,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,013 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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FE54 DZY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE54 DZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE54 DZY registered?

FE54 DZY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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