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FN54 UXF

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,701 mi
Last recorded161,701 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 UXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 161,701 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 3 Jul 2023 161,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2022 159,169 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2022 159,168 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2021 152,693 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 152,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 145,425 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 145,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 142,290 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,537 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 122,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 112,558 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 112,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,617 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 101,614 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,317 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 96,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 89,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,269 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,641 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,410 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 50,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,182 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 41,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,941 miles

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

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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FN54 UXF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FN54 UXF, 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 FN54 UXF registered?

FN54 UXF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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