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BF04 XDP

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,905 mi
Last recorded130,905 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 130,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Could not test emissions due to engine rattle (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Runs across rear alxe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 122,728 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 122,727 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage head lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2016 117,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2016 117,395 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

rear boot not opening

Fail 16 May 2016 117,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear windscreen missing

Pass 29 May 2015 105,709 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 102,949 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 102,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2013 100,398 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 96,493 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 96,491 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 88,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Pass 11 May 2010 77,636 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 77,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2009 66,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,767 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 47,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,983 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BF04 XDP is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF04 XDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF04 XDP is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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