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FG04 GKX

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,736 mi
Last recorded74,736 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 GKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 74,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 74,730 miles

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

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,004 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 69,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,604 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 64,604 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,844 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,667 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,336 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,209 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 42,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 40,103 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 40,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,843 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,153 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 38,153 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides. (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,994 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,635 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,367 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,057 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,656 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 1,177 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,187 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 GKX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GKX, 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 GKX registered?

FG04 GKX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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