MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions only just met
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front wing slightly corroded
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions only just met
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front wing slightly corroded
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted not allowing inspection of all rear seatbelts
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre cracked on inner side wall
Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre void of tread on inner band
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre cracked on inner side wall
Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre void of tread on inner band
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s and o/s sill covers fit not allowing full inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
sill covers fitted
slight play in n/s/f suspesion leg - top mount - advise check condition of top bush
slight play in o/s/f ant-roll bar link - top joint
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
sill covers fitted
slight oil leak on engine - suspect turbo air feed pipes
sill covers fitted
slight oil leak on engine - suspect turbo air feed pipes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pads (all round) getting low
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF54 CBO is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BF54 CBO, 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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BF54 CBO is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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