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BD04 FUV

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

237,374 mi
Last recorded237,374 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 FUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 237,374 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 234,645 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 234,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 227,465 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 227,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 218,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front fog lights inop

rear tyres perishing outter edges

Pass 4 Jun 2014 208,133 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 208,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 196,711 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 185,135 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 185,135 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 159,426 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 130,696 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 98,183 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 66,565 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 66,565 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2007 34,380 miles

REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

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 FUV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FUV, 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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What year was BD04 FUV registered?

BD04 FUV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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