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FF04 GZH

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,489 mi
Last recorded111,489 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 GZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 111,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 95,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 78,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 52,303 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 37,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 30,287 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 26,053 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 26,053 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 24,953 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 30 Jun 2017 24,953 miles

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

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

Engine warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,263 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,368 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,537 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 19,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 18,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2012 18,132 miles

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

rear number plate has no british standard mark or post code

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,132 miles

rear number plate has no british standard mark or post code

Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,853 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,516 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,738 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,234 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 8,272 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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FF04 GZH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FF04 GZH, 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 FF04 GZH registered?

FF04 GZH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is FF04 GZH safe to buy?

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