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FG04 GLZ

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,746 mi
Last recorded186,746 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 GLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 186,746 miles

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

engine rattle

Fail 23 Mar 2017 186,746 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint broken (7.1.2)

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

engine rattle

Pass 26 Jan 2016 180,300 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 180,300 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 162,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 145,734 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 145,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 145,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 128,330 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 3 Dec 2012 128,330 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Airbag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 113,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 107,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 103,737 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 100,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 83,707 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 GLZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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