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BK04 EFU

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,889 mi
Last recorded150,889 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 150,889 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 150,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 144,773 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 144,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 138,741 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 138,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 134,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,661 miles

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

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

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

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

engine noise

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 127,661 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine noise

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,909 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 121,909 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 115,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

all tyres slightly perrished

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,937 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 16 Mar 2015 99,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,241 miles

front wiper blades are starting to split at ends

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,446 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 66,443 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,417 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel a little high

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,967 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,131 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 42,131 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,996 miles

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

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 EFU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFU, 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 EFU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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