MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,068 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/r tyre perrished
n/s/f wheel rim inner bead bent
Child seat fitted in the N/S/R outer seat.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
The N/S headlamp wiper does allways self park.
The N/S inner driveshaft/gearbox oil seal is leaking oil. Recommend further investigation.
The O/S side lamp bulb is "glazed" reducing its light output.The O/S/R inner side lamp bulb is not working.
The base core fins of the air conditioning condenser radiator are failing. There is also "PUG" oil leaking from the pipe union.
The inner tread of the N/S/R tyre is wearing very unevenly. Recommend that it is replaced. The tyre has 1.8mm of tread depth.
The rear exhaust joint is corroded.
Wear and corrosion noted on the rear brake discs.
Child seat fitted in the N/S/R outer seat.
The N/S headlamp wiper does allways self park.
The N/S inner driveshaft/gearbox oil seal is leaking oil. Recommend further investigation.
The O/S side lamp bulb is "glazed" reducing its light output.The O/S/R inner side lamp bulb is not working.
The base core fins of the air conditioning condenser radiator are failing. There is also "PUG" oil leaking from the pipe union.
The inner tread of the N/S/R tyre is wearing very unevenly. Recommend that it is replaced. The tyre has 1.8mm of tread depth.
The rear exhaust joint is corroded.
Wear and corrosion noted on the rear brake discs.
exhaust rusty
front discs worn
oil leak noted from gearbox area
r/o/s wheel damaged at inner rim
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust rusty
front discs worn
oil leak noted from gearbox area
r/o/s wheel damaged at inner rim
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG04 KSE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BG04 KSE, 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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BG04 KSE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 June 2004.
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