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BK04 EFY

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,840 mi
Last recorded60,840 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,840 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 58,245 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 58,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,374 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 56,374 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,409 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 54,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,590 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 50,590 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 18 Jun 2014 47,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,650 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,788 miles

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

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

O/S/R brake slightly binding

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

chip in front screen

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,788 miles

O/S/R brake slightly binding

chip in front screen

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,849 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,470 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 37,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,369 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,879 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,567 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 EFY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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