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BC04 NTE

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,099 mi
Last recorded134,099 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 134,099 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 134,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 133,001 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 133,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 132,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both seid (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 131,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 131,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 130,785 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 130,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 128,724 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 127,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 126,546 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 125,100 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 123,570 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 123,570 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 112,564 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 107,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,712 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 96,653 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,312 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 80,311 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,074 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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BC04 NTE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BC04 NTE, 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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BC04 NTE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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