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BD04 AUU

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,901 mi
Last recorded114,901 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 AUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 114,901 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 114,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 105,916 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 100,156 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 100,055 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 92,667 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2014 84,216 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine managment light on

Pass 10 May 2013 76,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

Fail 10 May 2013 76,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 68,632 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 59,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 50,928 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 41,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 32,083 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 May 2007 22,086 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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BD04 AUU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD04 AUU, 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 BD04 AUU registered?

BD04 AUU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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