CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK04 EFV

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,803 mi
Last recorded110,803 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 110,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative wiper motor inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror glass loose

RADIATOR LEAKING

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,738 miles

Offside Front seat belt webbing a little frayed

Offside Rear park brake effort a little lower than otherside

advise permit in nearside swept area of windscreen

advise struggled to pass emissions test(lambda)

advise wear to rear brake discs

Fail 14 Apr 2016 97,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

ALL TYRES GOING BALD ON EDGES,TREAD DEPTH RANGES FROM 2- 3 MM

Offside Front seat belt webbing a little frayed

Offside Rear park brake effort a little lower than otherside

advise permit in nearside swept area of windscreen

advise struggled to pass emissions test(lambda)

advise wear to rear brake discs

front brake pads over half worn,some wear to discs

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 82,313 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 82,313 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,652 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 73,651 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,210 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 73,210 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 66,707 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 66,707 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,895 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 58,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 May 2010 48,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 48,613 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 28,324 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 28,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 21,832 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK04 EFV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK04 EFV?

You can check the full history of BK04 EFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK04 EFV registered?

BK04 EFV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is BK04 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK04 EFV shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK04 EFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK04 EFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.