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BC04 NTT

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,217 mi
Last recorded87,217 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NTT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,217 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,217 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,932 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 83,881 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour O/s/f, O/s/r N/s/r and both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight leak on the automatic gearbox pipes under the radiator

Small split in n/s/f outer c.v boot but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,541 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in sidewall and into the tread

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front + rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose at side of the fuel tank steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 77,541 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in sidewall and into the tread

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front + rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose at side of the fuel tank steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,154 miles

Both front tyres cracking

o\s\f brake pads low.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 70,154 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres cracking

o\s\f brake pads low.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,238 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 59,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,294 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 49,674 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,674 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,000 miles

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

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

near side rear outer side light inop

Fail 30 Jun 2010 39,326 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,828 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 33,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,421 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,787 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 NTT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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