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FP04 VOT

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,462 mi
Last recorded96,462 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 96,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel filter corroded and slightly insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tailpipe flange corroded/in very poor condition

Fail 20 May 2024 96,459 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel filter corroded and slightly insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tailpipe flange corroded/in very poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2022 94,640 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 94,630 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 91,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,293 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 82,264 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,858 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 73,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,952 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,393 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,384 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,744 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,156 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 47,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,684 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,996 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 29,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,775 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 VOT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VOT, 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 FP04 VOT registered?

FP04 VOT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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