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BF04 XDE

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,842 mi
Last recorded108,842 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 108,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Floor pan surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Floor pan surface corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 105,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion areas underside vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2024 101,908 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion all underside vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,257 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion rear axle mounting areas

Pass 20 Jul 2022 94,460 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion nearside & offside mounting areas

Fail 20 Jul 2022 94,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion nearside & offside mounting areas

Pass 15 Jul 2021 90,025 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All including side repeaters except Offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear last section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear last section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 90,025 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All including side repeaters except Offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear last section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear last section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,121 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 87,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,864 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,765 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,640 miles

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

Oil leak on gearbox

Fail 6 Jun 2016 69,640 miles

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

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

Oil leak on gearbox

Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,705 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 58,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,033 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 48,820 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 48,820 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 42,774 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 36,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,099 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 24,872 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 May 2008 24,872 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,370 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 XDE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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