MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On display. (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides inner and outer circumference of both tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover missing. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Over heated, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective cover missing, (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides splitting through tread area around circumference , (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various chassis and suspension items corroded,
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Been stuck on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Over heated, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective cover missing, (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides splitting through tread area around circumference , (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various chassis and suspension items corroded,
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive damp around suspension components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion under vehicle rear
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive damp around suspension components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion under vehicle rear
Nearside Rear tyre has perishing to tread pattern
Offside Rear tyre has perishing to tread pattern
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre has perishing to tread pattern
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre has perishing to tread pattern
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside inner driveshaft boot split
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside inner driveshaft boot split
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside inner driveshaft boot split
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pads (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pads (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
front brake pads over 1/2 worn
both rear tyres worn below 3.0mm
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BC04 ZPN is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 ZPN, 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 ZPN is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2004.
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