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BF04 AFJ

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,931 mi
Last recorded82,931 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 AFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,931 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp wiper blades split

centre to rear silencer exhaust joint has corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2018 82,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp wiper blades split

centre to rear silencer exhaust joint has corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,595 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,389 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear seats have child seats

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

Pass 30 May 2012 57,489 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 52,422 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 47,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2009 41,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres age cracked

Pass 16 May 2008 37,439 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 32,513 miles

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)

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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BF04 AFJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF04 AFJ, 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 BF04 AFJ registered?

BF04 AFJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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