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BD04 KSZ

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,337 mi
Last recorded69,337 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 KSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 69,337 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,169 miles

N/S front bumper light accidental damage

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 65,169 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S front bumper light accidental damage

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 59,575 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,368 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 53,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 47,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,318 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 40,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,269 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,025 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,934 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 KSZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD04 KSZ registered?

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

Is BD04 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 KSZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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