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BD54 ETR

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,609 mi
Last recorded144,609 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ETR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 144,609 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 144,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 133,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 118,602 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 118,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,156 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,652 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT,nearside front near limit

front and rear pads very low,front discs poor

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,741 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 61,355 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 42,355 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEAR ON INSIDE EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,649 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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BD54 ETR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD54 ETR, 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 BD54 ETR registered?

BD54 ETR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is BD54 ETR safe to buy?

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