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FG04 ZVC

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,272 mi
Last recorded175,272 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 ZVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 175,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 175,260 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2016 154,864 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 154,861 miles

Front front brake application uneven O/S/F INCREASE PROBLEM (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure LINK SNAPPED (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BUSH MISSING (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 134,301 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 134,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 113,267 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 93,251 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,624 miles

air bag light on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Oct 2009 79,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 73,474 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,707 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,024 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 ZVC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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