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BL04 ZYX

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,317 mi
Last recorded137,317 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ZYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 137,317 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 137,195 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 128,420 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened soon. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 125,682 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 125,682 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 121,116 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 116,143 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,060 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 111,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 104,396 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 104,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 98,243 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 98,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,598 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 88,598 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,509 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,090 miles

n/s rear child seat fitted

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit ,and cracking on inner edge.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 73,090 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear child seat fitted

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit ,and cracking on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,774 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,043 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,138 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,827 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 39,827 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in the rear n/s tyre

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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BL04 ZYX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BL04 ZYX, 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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BL04 ZYX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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