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FT04 CVC

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,738 mi
Last recorded131,738 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 CVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 131,738 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 131,738 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 126,610 miles

underside corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2022 126,610 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 123,632 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 123,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 118,387 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 114,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,275 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 103,208 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,170 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2016 101,170 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,763 miles

sill covers fited

Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,172 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 88,761 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 88,761 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs poor

Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,435 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 77,736 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,961 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,318 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,113 miles

Offside Rear 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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FT04 CVC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FT04 CVC, 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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FT04 CVC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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