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BF04 LZX

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

141,691 mi
Last recorded141,691 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 141,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 141,328 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 10 Apr 2021 140,896 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 140,509 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 137,074 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 136,975 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 129,718 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 125,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,351 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 116,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 110,959 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 106,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 99,971 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 90,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 70,353 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 LZX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

BF04 LZX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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