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BG53 ONH

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,535 mi
Last recorded92,535 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ONH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 92,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,525 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,528 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 88,527 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,319 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,402 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,402 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,145 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,472 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 63,472 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,449 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,449 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 52,079 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,079 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,383 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 47,383 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 42,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,363 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 30,603 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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BG53 ONH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG53 ONH, 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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BG53 ONH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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