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BD54 VFB

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,676 mi
Last recorded117,676 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 117,676 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,362 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 106,362 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 102,035 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,044 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 99,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

anti slip slightly worn

oil mark on steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2013 94,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

anti slip slightly worn

oil mark on steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2012 91,221 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 91,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,630 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,176 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 81,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,604 miles

nearside rear outer side light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,878 miles

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

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 VFB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BD54 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

BD54 VFB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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