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FP54 KBV

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,096 mi
Last recorded171,096 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 KBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 171,096 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 171,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 165,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in center (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner weld on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly mishaped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 149,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner

Pass 16 Nov 2018 129,972 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

accident damage to o/s/r wing

o/s and n/s headlight need a polish to improve head light images

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 116,432 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 116,432 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 113,193 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,259 miles

advise front brake discs and pads worn.

advise rear brake discs worn.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 111,259 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs and pads worn.

advise rear brake discs worn.

Fail 4 Jul 2015 102,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 102,450 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 97,025 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2014 97,025 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,713 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,077 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,476 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 40,476 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,470 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,999 miles

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

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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FP54 KBV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FP54 KBV, 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 FP54 KBV registered?

FP54 KBV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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