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BK04 NHG

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,843 mi
Last recorded90,843 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 NHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 90,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak gearbox cooler pipes ()

advise fuel lines corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 80,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 80,433 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,800 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,514 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,093 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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,575 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 41,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 35,026 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,026 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,236 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 20,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,876 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
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BK04 NHG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHG, 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.

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BK04 NHG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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