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FP53 TCO

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,104 mi
Last recorded112,104 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 TCO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 112,104 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 105,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 104,975 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,669 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 97,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,728 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,324 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 73,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,301 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,068 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,308 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 4,592 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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FP53 TCO is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP53 TCO, 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 FP53 TCO registered?

FP53 TCO is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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