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BD04 KYB

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,280 mi
Last recorded156,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 KYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 156,280 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 151,309 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 140,245 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 140,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 8 Jul 2009 118,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 118,115 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 103,319 miles

engine bottom cowling has scuffing marks

off side rear door damaged

suspension near side front and off side front lower arms has scuffing marks

Fail 3 Jul 2008 103,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine bottom cowling has scuffing marks

off side rear door damaged

suspension near side front and off side front lower arms has scuffing marks

Pass 26 Jul 2007 89,247 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 KYB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KYB, 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 KYB registered?

BD04 KYB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is BD04 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 KYB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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