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FG04 BWX

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,431 mi
Last recorded115,431 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 BWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,431 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 115,419 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 98,482 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,046 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 83,043 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,814 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 51,143 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 51,142 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 42,233 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 30 May 2008 34,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,727 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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FG04 BWX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG04 BWX, 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 FG04 BWX registered?

FG04 BWX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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