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BD04 FDE

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,587 mi
Last recorded94,587 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 FDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 94,587 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear shockers and springs corroding

Fail 31 Dec 2024 94,587 miles

Emissions unable to be completed computer fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear shockers and springs corroding

Pass 27 Dec 2023 92,354 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2023 91,265 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 91,257 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,841 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 89,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,645 miles

reverse lamps inop

Fail 22 Dec 2020 88,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse lamps inop

Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,355 miles

Offside Front link rubber slightly deteriorating

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2019 87,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front link rubber slightly deteriorating

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 83,248 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 77,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin poor (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,852 miles

only 50% of n/s rear side working

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2014 67,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

only 50% of n/s rear side working

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2013 63,420 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 63,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 52,541 miles

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

front bumper damage

sill covers

Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,509 miles

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

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

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

front bumper damage

sill covers

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,606 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 45,606 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2010 37,345 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

reverse lamps inop

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,873 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,278 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 9,557 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 9,557 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 FDE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD04 FDE, 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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BD04 FDE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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