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BG54 KDF

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,957 mi
Last recorded120,957 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 120,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 109,852 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 99,371 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,628 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 91,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,095 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,953 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 76,946 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,355 miles

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,457 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 53,456 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,582 miles

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Fail 18 Jun 2010 42,582 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,386 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,316 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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BG54 KDF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG54 KDF, 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 BG54 KDF registered?

BG54 KDF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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