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BD04 KSK

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,496 mi
Last recorded128,496 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 KSK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 128,496 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 118,407 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,722 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 109,904 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 107,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 107,879 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 101,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn slightly inner edges

o/s/r tyre outer wall has been repaired

rear brakes slightly uneven application

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,168 miles

protective shield fitted under vehicle restricting view

Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,622 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 66,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,728 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)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 56,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 27 May 2008 45,036 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,242 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 KSK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 KSK, 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 KSK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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