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FP04 LLG

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 LLG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2020 70,360 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,362 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 67,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 67,041 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear anti role bars has corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers have corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connecting to the flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connecting to the flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 64,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 64,610 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,671 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded close to limit

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded close to limit

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded close to limit

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded close to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,462 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 58,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

deterioration in nearside front tyre

wear & deterioration in rear brake discs

wear in front brake discs

Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,985 miles

some wear/deterioration of brake discs

Fail 5 Apr 2014 54,985 miles

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

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

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

some wear/deterioration of brake discs

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,739 miles

wear in front brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2012 48,049 miles

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

offside rear & offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2011 41,434 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,035 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,143 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,168 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,276 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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FP04 LLG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP04 LLG, 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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FP04 LLG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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