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BF04 LZN

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,207 mi
Last recorded100,207 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,207 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 100,207 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,391 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,983 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 55,424 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,059 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 42,806 miles

Both rear tyres side walls perished

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,806 miles

Both rear tyres side walls perished

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,990 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 36,877 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,429 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,426 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 25,426 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,938 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,860 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 19,860 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,337 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 LZN is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZN, 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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BF04 LZN is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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