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FP53 TCY

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,766 mi
Last recorded56,766 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 TCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 56,766 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 56,759 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Feb 2022 53,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,541 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 46,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 42,742 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,002 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all brakes worn

Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,346 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 35,704 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 35,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 32,910 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 32,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,225 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 28,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,375 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,854 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 26,854 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,740 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 24,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 22,452 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,643 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,053 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 TCY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FP53 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

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

Is FP53 TCY safe to buy?

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