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FG54 AMO

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,304 mi
Last recorded141,304 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 AMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 141,304 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside damage to mirrorhousing

Fail 27 Nov 2017 141,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside damage to mirrorhousing

Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,356 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 137,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 130,325 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 130,321 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 121,948 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 114,358 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 114,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 100,024 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,981 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 67,295 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 6 Oct 2008 57,122 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 57,020 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,199 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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FG54 AMO is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG54 AMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG54 AMO registered?

FG54 AMO is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is FG54 AMO safe to buy?

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