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FH04 SDU

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,841 mi
Last recorded162,841 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 162,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight grease around n/s/f outer c v boot large clip end... boot intact & secure

small stone chip centre lower windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2022 150,188 miles

3 chips in windshield

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis components corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2022 150,184 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

3 chips in windshield

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 132,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,078 miles

general surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 3 Apr 2019 110,793 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 110,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,892 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 90,244 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 90,242 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,561 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,928 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,817 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 56,817 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 42,474 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 42,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 33,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 29,443 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 25,007 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 21,834 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,935 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,909 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 SDU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FH04 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

FH04 SDU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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