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BC04 ZRJ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,960 mi
Last recorded140,960 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 ZRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 140,960 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 132,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 119,042 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,909 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 195,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front worn on inner and outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 105,672 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front worn on inner and outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2015 102,817 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,456 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 95,452 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 91,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 88,036 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc wearing thin

offside front brake disc wearing thin

Pass 17 Aug 2010 81,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr external door handle broken

Fail 13 Aug 2010 81,132 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr external door handle broken

osf wiper blade split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,190 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 68,190 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,205 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BC04 ZRJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC04 ZRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC04 ZRJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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