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FP04 VOM

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,412 mi
Last recorded112,412 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VOM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 112,412 miles

Central exhaust secondary skin deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 112,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central exhaust secondary skin deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 109,032 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 109,032 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn metal link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected restricted free movement (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected restricted free movement (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,113 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 103,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored/pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working possible cable (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored/pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low possible cable (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Central exhaust secondary skin deteriorated

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,083 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 86,083 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,372 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 64,298 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,901 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre side wall is perrished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,501 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,514 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 46,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,961 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,452 miles

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

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,206 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 22,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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 VOM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FP04 VOM, 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 VOM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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