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FT04 CUW

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,899 mi
Last recorded159,899 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 CUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 159,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 146,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 159,072 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 158,070 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 158,070 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 153,634 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,447 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 144,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 138,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,265 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 124,532 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 26 Jun 2014 119,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,923 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear marker light not working

Fail 21 Jun 2013 114,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear marker light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2012 108,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED AT SEAT END.

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

OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED AT SEAT END

Fail 14 Jun 2011 101,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 101,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 94,619 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 94,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 87,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 87,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,632 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,094 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 53,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s inner tail lamp in op.N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.O/s w/blade coming out of holder.

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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FT04 CUW is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FT04 CUW, 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 FT04 CUW registered?

FT04 CUW is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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