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BF54 WLH

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,172 mi
Last recorded71,172 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WLH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 71,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,934 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre deteriorated and out of shape

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 54,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 48,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,476 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,475 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,844 miles

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 3 Sep 2008 23,569 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 14,497 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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BF54 WLH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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