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FT04 RGV

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,307 mi
Last recorded116,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 RGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 116,307 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 30 Jun 2025 115,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 115,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 113,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 111,180 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 111,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 109,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 106,324 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 106,322 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 105,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 102,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,889 miles

Both outer sills covered.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Slight wear to N/S inner steering tie rod joint.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,638 miles

Both outer sills covered.

Slight wear to N/S inner steering tie rod joint.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,383 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 73,147 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,147 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,099 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,151 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,277 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,258 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 39,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,654 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 31,654 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 RGV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

FT04 RGV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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