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BD04 KYE

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,104 mi
Last recorded105,104 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 KYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2020 105,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,334 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 101,330 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to chassis

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep from rack boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front battery loose , but secure

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,806 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,468 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 9 May 2012 68,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 60,633 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 44,266 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 44,266 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 36,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,825 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BD04 KYE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD04 KYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD04 KYE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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