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BD54 VEP

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,425 mi
Last recorded97,425 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,425 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 93,175 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 93,175 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,039 miles

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

Neatside door mirror cracked

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,285 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,020 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2008 38,850 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 VEP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VEP, 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

How do I check the history of BD54 VEP?

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What year was BD54 VEP registered?

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

Is BD54 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 VEP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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