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BK53 PZG

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,699 mi
Last recorded90,699 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 PZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 90,699 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 90,698 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,661 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 86,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,462 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 84,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,833 miles

corrosion on exhaust

damage on nearside windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,622 miles

damage on nearside windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 72,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s heade lamp image poor

o/s parking brake poor

Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,512 miles

engine light on

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,457 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 43,083 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,083 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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BK53 PZG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK53 PZG, 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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BK53 PZG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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