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FV04 FHM

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FHM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 131,500 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 131,500 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,417 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2019 118,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 102,651 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 102,649 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,565 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,032 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,546 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,688 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,119 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 51,225 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,585 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,584 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,355 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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FV04 FHM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV04 FHM, 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 FV04 FHM registered?

FV04 FHM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FV04 FHM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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