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FH53 FVK

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,929 mi
Last recorded56,929 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 56,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,889 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 52,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 49,420 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (side walls perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,766 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,455 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 41,455 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,523 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2016 36,523 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 31,587 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 27,172 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 26,682 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,890 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 25,890 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,039 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,822 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 22,653 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,134 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,604 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,769 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 FVK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FVK, 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 FVK registered?

FH53 FVK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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