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BF04 XBK

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,363 mi
Last recorded126,363 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 126,363 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,468 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 121,885 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 120,520 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 120,504 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 118,249 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 118,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 115,829 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 113,327 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 110,878 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 105,351 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 105,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,340 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 100,340 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 93,815 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 91,396 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 91,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,181 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 85,473 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,153 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 72,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,272 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 49,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XBK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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