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FN54 UXJ

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,520 mi
Last recorded74,520 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 UXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 74,520 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 61,579 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 45,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 41,335 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 40,584 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,820 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 38,775 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 37,339 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating/getting weak

both rear upper control arms inner bushes starting to separate

slight front brake imbalance

some corrosion to both rear brake pipes

some nearside front footbrake fluctuation

Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,408 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

some corrosion/pitting to offside rear brake pipe-previously greased

Fail 4 Oct 2017 35,408 miles

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

both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

some corrosion/pitting to offside rear brake pipe-previously greased

Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,334 miles

rear brake pipes previously greased

Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,258 miles

Both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

some corrosion to offside rear brake pipe- previously greased

Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,970 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 26,958 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,177 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

nearside rear tyre startingt to wear edges and small cut in tread

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Sep 2012 25,177 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

nearside rear tyre startingt to wear edges and small cut in tread

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,682 miles

both front tyres bold on outer edges on legal limit

slight wear to front brake discs

some offside front brake judder

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,301 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear lower control arms starting to seperate

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,756 miles

wear to front tyre edges

Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,689 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,332 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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FN54 UXJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FN54 UXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN54 UXJ registered?

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

Is FN54 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN54 UXJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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