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FE54 XWD

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,562 mi
Last recorded77,562 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 XWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 77,562 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 75,500 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 74,693 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 74,693 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,830 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 72,830 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction headlining hanging down (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside+nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 69,798 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside+nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,836 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 60,292 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 55,889 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 52,608 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,125 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 49,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 43,870 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,545 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 38,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,048 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,211 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,498 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 19,493 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,099 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,496 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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FE54 XWD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FE54 XWD, 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 FE54 XWD registered?

FE54 XWD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is FE54 XWD safe to buy?

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