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FH53 FVJ

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,546 mi
Last recorded123,546 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 123,546 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 123,544 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 116,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 116,236 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,425 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking through bandage repair. outer skin of silencer box extremely corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 109,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking through bandage repair. outer skin of silencer box extremely corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,739 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,759 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,652 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,666 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,608 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,200 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,201 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,650 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 40,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres low and slightly out of shape

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,697 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,764 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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FH53 FVJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FH53 FVJ, 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 FH53 FVJ registered?

FH53 FVJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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