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BG04 MUA

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,655 mi
Last recorded114,655 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 MUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 114,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 May 2019 114,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2018 108,368 miles

advise both front tyres cracking of structure between treads

advise exhaust flanges showing signs of corrosion

advise underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 102,960 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 18 Apr 2017 102,948 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT/ REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,611 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise brake pipes coated in grease

advise exhaust slight deteriated

Fail 8 Apr 2016 98,599 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise brake pipes coated in grease

advise exhaust slight deteriated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,615 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 88,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 79,606 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,445 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 66,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,867 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 58,867 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,746 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,651 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 38,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,436 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 31,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,647 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 MUA is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BG04 MUA, 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 MUA registered?

BG04 MUA is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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