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BF04 XCA

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,189 mi
Last recorded85,189 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 85,189 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 79,188 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 71,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 61,549 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 58,311 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 54,688 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 51,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,294 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,219 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,213 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 35,166 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 34,109 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,676 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 33,217 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 33,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,611 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,189 miles

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

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

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 XCA is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 XCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF04 XCA?

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What year was BF04 XCA registered?

BF04 XCA is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BF04 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 XCA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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