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FG04 FSZ

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,576 mi
Last recorded66,576 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 FSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 66,576 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 66,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,508 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 63,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 58,747 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 58,747 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,850 miles

service light on

vehicle restricted view

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 46,850 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

service light on

vehicle restricted view

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,244 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 45,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,920 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,438 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,298 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,143 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,440 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,941 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,008 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,288 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 15,896 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,896 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 FSZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSZ, 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 FG04 FSZ registered?

FG04 FSZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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