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BD04 AVE

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,000 mi
Last recorded83,000 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 AVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 83,000 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 76,618 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 76,439 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,711 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 65,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cut in o/s/front outer tyre wall

Pass 16 May 2014 55,409 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,957 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 44,956 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2012 36,414 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 28,608 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 28,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 18,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,265 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,443 miles

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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BD04 AVE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD04 AVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD04 AVE registered?

BD04 AVE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is BD04 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 AVE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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