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BK04 EFL

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,777 mi
Last recorded162,777 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 162,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 160,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 160,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 157,094 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 157,092 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 153,790 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 153,790 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 147,057 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 138,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 128,354 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 121,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jan 2016 111,099 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 111,099 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 100,778 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 100,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 90,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,825 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2013 79,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2012 66,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 56,189 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,937 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 52,937 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,751 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 36,417 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BK04 EFL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK04 EFL, 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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BK04 EFL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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