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FH04 AXM

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,412 mi
Last recorded64,412 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 AXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 64,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 62,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,800 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 61,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,540 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 60,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,963 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 53,963 miles

Front front brake application uneven offside slower to react (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 52,444 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,657 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking outer edge inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,471 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,379 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 33,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 30,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,217 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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FH04 AXM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH04 AXM, 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 FH04 AXM registered?

FH04 AXM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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