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BG04 HXP

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,682 mi
Last recorded39,682 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 39,682 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 39,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,161 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 37,161 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,179 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,731 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 32,351 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 30,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,867 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,682 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 29,682 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,606 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,766 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 25,766 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,778 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,874 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,786 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 HXP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG04 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

BG04 HXP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BG04 HXP safe to buy?

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