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FM53 KXT

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,370 mi
Last recorded108,370 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 KXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 108,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 102,525 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,257 miles

Central Rear Both fuel tank straps are very corroded.

Clock was changed so mileage is lower than last year.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel filter.

Nearside Rear Fuel cap seal is perishing.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box, above outlet pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 94,193 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not secure, when turning steering comes out of the cv joint. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability The hole on the arm ( ball joint case ), were the outer ball joint is pressed in has play. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Both fuel tank straps are very corroded.

Clock was changed so mileage is lower than last year.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel filter.

Nearside Rear Fuel cap seal is perishing.

Offside Front Bumper corner not fully secure.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner one, slightly damaged and not fully secure due use of cable tie as a clamp. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box, above outlet pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 240,032 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 234,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2020 223,826 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 203,057 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 203,057 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Clamp loose leaving centre exhaust section loose. Clamp replaced during test. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 188,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 175,661 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 163,532 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 150,553 miles

Both rear tyres different size to fronts, may affect ABS operation.

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 150,553 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 146,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 135,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 135,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 116,741 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2012 116,435 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,147 miles

centre stop light bulbsslightly dim n/s

side marker bulbs all 4 discolored

slight grease leak n/s/f drive shaft boot

Fail 9 Jul 2011 106,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre stop light bulbsslightly dim n/s

side marker bulbs all 4 discolored

slight grease leak n/s/f drive shaft boot

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,827 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 64,361 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,201 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 34,667 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

wiper blades detioriated

Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,667 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

wiper blades detioriated

Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,109 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 27,109 miles

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

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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FM53 KXT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM53 KXT, 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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FM53 KXT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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