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BC04 ZPX

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,968 mi
Last recorded148,968 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 ZPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 148,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 148,951 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 144,340 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded (fuel tank area).

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 15 Oct 2019 144,237 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

N/S/R Tyre perished.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded (fuel tank area).

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 135,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the wheel arch and fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 134,954 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the wheel arch and fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,074 miles

Corrosion on front exhaust sections

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both sides (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis, both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 130,041 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Corrosion on front exhaust sections

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both sides (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis, both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,040 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 126,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 112,253 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,717 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,733 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 83,732 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f wiper poor

Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,567 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,811 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,409 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,413 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,254 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 ZPX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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