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FP04 LLJ

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,511 mi
Last recorded189,511 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 LLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 189,511 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 189,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 179,175 miles

BOTH FRONT SIDE MARKERS NOT WORKING.

NSR TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM REAR FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM REAR FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

THREE SMALL CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 179,175 miles

BOTH FRONT SIDE MARKERS NOT WORKING.

NSR TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM REAR FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM REAR FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

THREE SMALL CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 166,194 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

chip in windscreen

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2016 157,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 144,873 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of deteriation.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 144,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres showing signs of deteriation.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 129,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 114,343 miles

SRS airbag warning light activated.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,528 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 88,395 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,453 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,496 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,217 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 LLJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LLJ, 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 LLJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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