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FP54 OYM

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,127 mi
Last recorded81,127 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 OYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,127 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 78,614 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,418 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 74,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,515 miles

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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,087 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking oil

Pass 11 Jul 2018 63,232 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 63,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 60,604 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 60,604 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaitor grease leaking

Rear parking brakes low reading 17%

Fail 30 Jun 2016 57,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear parking brakes low reading 17%

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,892 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,287 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,359 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2012 37,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 27,205 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,800 miles

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

message on dase anti skid servce required abs light not on

Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,030 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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FP54 OYM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FP54 OYM, 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 OYM registered?

FP54 OYM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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