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BF04 XBL

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

115,874 mi
Last recorded115,874 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 115,874 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 115,817 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Fog light cracked

Offside Front Headlight cracked

Offside Front Wheel touching inner wheel arch on lock

Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,642 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 113,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 109,042 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 109,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,900 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 105,876 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 99,723 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 99,723 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to raer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexis part of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 94,862 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 94,862 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 93,613 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 93,613 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 tracking advised (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,120 miles

both front tyres bald on edges and getting low on tread 195/60R15

o/s rear brake disc corroded

o/s rear tyre heavily perished between tread

Fail 28 Dec 2016 88,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres bald on edges and getting low on tread 195/60R15

o/s rear brake disc corroded

o/s rear tyre heavily perished between tread

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,077 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 82,077 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake disc has surface corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 74,123 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 69,106 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 69,090 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 63,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 63,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,230 miles

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

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

brake/suspension areas rusty + some suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 56,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,755 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XBL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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