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BC04 NTV

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

9,818 mi
Last recorded9,818 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 9,818 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 9,723 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 9,515 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 9,329 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 9,179 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 9,102 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 11 Nov 2019 8,998 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 8,602 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 8,363 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 8,214 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 7,670 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 7,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 7,248 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 6,838 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 6,410 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 24 Nov 2011 5,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 5,308 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 4,591 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 3,869 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 3,140 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 NTV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC04 NTV registered?

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

Is BC04 NTV safe to buy?

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