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BD04 FUW

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,845 mi
Last recorded126,845 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 FUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 126,845 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 119,099 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 103,830 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 86,752 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 86,730 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,641 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 70,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,627 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,341 miles

both front tyres worn

front brake pads worn

nsr tyre unevenly wearing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,698 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,090 miles

front no.plate

nsr tyre unevenly worn

osr tyre worn to limit

Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,305 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,217 miles

both front tyres close to limit

osr tyre unevenly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,727 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 FUW is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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