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FN04 XCL

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,397 mi
Last recorded94,397 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 XCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,397 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,820 miles

Offside Front COIL SPRING FOULING INNER BODY AND WHEEL ARCH

Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,484 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 88,484 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,076 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,626 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 67,118 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 67,118 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,118 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 12 Nov 2015 67,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 64,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,782 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,799 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,036 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,253 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,841 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 35,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 33,093 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 33,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

non compliant registration plates fitted.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

non compliant registration plates fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,477 miles

gearbox leak

offside washer jet insecure

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 XCL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCL, 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 FN04 XCL registered?

FN04 XCL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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