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BF04 XEY

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,495 mi
Last recorded97,495 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,495 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 95,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush On both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 93,473 miles

Engine management light on

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush On both sides (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer face (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2018 93,381 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light on

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush On both sides (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer face (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 91,851 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush On both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,992 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush On both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 88,670 miles

CRACKS ON WALLS O/S/R TYRE

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 87,230 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 87,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,778 miles

Chassis And Underbody Corrosion

Engine Noisy

Front Disc's Corroded

Windscreen Damage Outside Of Drivers View

Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Chassis And Underbody Corrosion

Engine Noisy

Front Disc's Corroded

Windscreen Damage Outside Of Drivers View

Pass 8 May 2012 78,925 miles

hand brake travel nearing top stop

Fail 19 May 2011 70,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 70,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 64,254 miles

handbrake travel close to top stop

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 55,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 55,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,348 miles

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 XEY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEY, 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 XEY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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