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BF04 NBA

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,508 mi
Last recorded85,508 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 85,505 miles

Central Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Items on windscreen and hanging from the interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 68,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,342 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 55,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 37,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,621 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 25,636 miles

Nearside Front cut in tread under 25mm

Pass 6 May 2016 24,249 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 22,289 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 22,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 20,878 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 19,678 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 18,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,745 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,179 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 12,326 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,478 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 NBA is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NBA, 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 NBA is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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