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BF04 XEW

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,937 mi
Last recorded65,937 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 52,018 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,392 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 37,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,590 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,046 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,911 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,258 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,081 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,762 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,453 miles

plastic skirts on sills

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 XEW is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XEW, 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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What year was BF04 XEW registered?

BF04 XEW is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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