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BF04 AGU

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,480 mi
Last recorded86,480 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 AGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,480 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

various side markers inoperative

Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

various side markers inoperative

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,907 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 79,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,071 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Mar 2015 72,071 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,723 miles

both rear tyres perished , n/s/r tyre worn on edges and close to limit , screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 11 Mar 2014 65,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished , n/s/r tyre worn on edges and close to limit , screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,685 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)

both rear tyres slightly perished , screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,471 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 36,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,738 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 21,371 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 12,714 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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BF04 AGU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF04 AGU, 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 AGU registered?

BF04 AGU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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