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BK04 NKF

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,623 mi
Last recorded157,623 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 NKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 157,623 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 157,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 146,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 146,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 139,956 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 131,241 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 131,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 112,848 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 105,559 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 105,555 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,473 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,328 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,328 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 62,056 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,018 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,439 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 36,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,324 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 28,324 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NKF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NKF, 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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What year was BK04 NKF registered?

BK04 NKF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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