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BG04 EWE

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,351 mi
Last recorded31,351 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 EWE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 31,351 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges and perished/cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2025 27,375 miles

Tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2025 27,372 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,863 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 22,544 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 21,768 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 21,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 21,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 21,004 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 18,816 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 18,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 18,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 17,703 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 17,445 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 16,389 miles

front and rear tyres has out side walls started to peirshed.

Pass 18 May 2011 15,502 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 15,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,050 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2008 13,810 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 13,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 13,225 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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BG04 EWE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BG04 EWE, 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 BG04 EWE registered?

BG04 EWE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is BG04 EWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 EWE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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