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FG04 GOC

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,874 mi
Last recorded107,874 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 GOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 107,874 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 107,211 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 94,528 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

noisey engine

Fail 24 Jan 2022 94,475 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

noisey engine

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,718 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight judder....pads have 4-5 thousand on them too (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise brake discs too..corrodded slightly on edges (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,954 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 53,954 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,084 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,577 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 38,577 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,670 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,776 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,626 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,018 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,872 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 30,518 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,518 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,019 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 GOC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GOC, 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 GOC registered?

FG04 GOC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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