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FT04 RHF

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,713 mi
Last recorded103,713 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 RHF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 103,713 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 103,693 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,636 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 102,632 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 100,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,398 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,980 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 94,978 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 83,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,653 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,993 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 68,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,870 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 59,870 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,605 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 54,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,282 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,740 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 44,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,676 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2008 25,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,546 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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FT04 RHF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RHF, 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 RHF registered?

FT04 RHF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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