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BK04 EFH

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,544 mi
Last recorded68,544 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EFH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 68,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 68,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly scrubbing outer edge 195/60/15/88V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front slight brake bind

service light on

Pass 4 May 2016 61,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

parts of the chassis and sills are corroded in prescribed areas

service light on

Fail 4 May 2016 61,672 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

parts of the chassis and sills are corroded in prescribed areas

service light on

Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

service light on

Fail 28 Oct 2014 52,330 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

service light on

Pass 22 Jun 2013 44,445 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 44,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,103 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 39,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,261 miles

cracks in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 6 May 2009 27,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 24,833 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,364 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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BK04 EFH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BK04 EFH, 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 BK04 EFH registered?

BK04 EFH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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