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FG54 SHX

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,041 mi
Last recorded139,041 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 SHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 139,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 138,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 134,333 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 134,333 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,850 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 109,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 100,379 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 100,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,386 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 84,171 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant hose has been rubbing on engine cover (damaged)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 69,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

coolant hose has been rubbing on engine cover (damaged)

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 SHX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SHX, 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 FG54 SHX registered?

FG54 SHX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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