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BK04 NGU

2004 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

181,566 mi
Last recorded181,566 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 NGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 181,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 174,457 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake has long travel

Rear brakes rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2017 168,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 161,482 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 152,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 142,557 miles

Oil on N/S rack boot.

One tail lamp of four out.

Slight corrotion on main brake pipe.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 132,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks?

front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Mar 2012 122,955 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 122,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,637 miles

main brake pipes rusty shailing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 103,099 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 91,198 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,765 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs visual wear & lipped

Fail 5 Mar 2007 60,988 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,988 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

reverse lights not working

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 NGU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NGU, 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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What year was BK04 NGU registered?

BK04 NGU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is BK04 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK04 NGU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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