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FN04 XCA

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,312 mi
Last recorded96,312 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 XCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 96,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 96,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 87,255 miles

off side rear light cracked

rear pads worn thin

Fail 19 May 2015 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

off side headlamp cracked

off side rear light cracked

rear pads worn thin

Pass 29 May 2014 76,440 miles

ball joint dust covers are starting to deteriorate but are still preventing the ingress of dirt

front shock absorbers are damp

rear off side light unit is broken but repaired with tape

Fail 29 May 2014 76,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ball joint dust covers are starting to deteriorate but are still preventing the ingress of dirt

front off side tyre worn to limit

front shock absorbers are damp

rear off side light unit is broken but repaired with tape

Pass 28 May 2013 71,947 miles

both bottom ball joint dust covers are starting to crack

front engine mount is starting to delaminate

front tyres are worn

rear light lense has a crack

Pass 23 May 2012 66,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs are pitted and pads aprox 75% worn

Pass 24 May 2011 58,523 miles

mild brake judder on near side front wheel and rear wheels

near side rear brake disc is very pitted and pads worn thin

Pass 25 May 2010 52,590 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 52,590 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2009 45,401 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,605 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,742 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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FN04 XCA is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FN04 XCA, 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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FN04 XCA is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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