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BN04 CYF

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,324 mi
Last recorded158,324 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 158,324 miles

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

Nearside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 135,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 127,167 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 127,167 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 122,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and slight cracking round treads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 122,457 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and slight cracking round treads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 122,326 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 118,250 miles

Centre to rear exhaust join condition

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 113,968 miles

rear exhaust flange deteriorating and slight blow

Fail 3 Mar 2016 113,966 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 109,920 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 109,908 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,307 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 98,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Advise all brake discs in poor condition.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 92,698 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,267 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2011 84,267 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

replace nearside front tyre as soon as possible.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 78,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,161 miles

advise brake discs & pads look worn,recommend removal of wheels to fully inspect brakes.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,278 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,926 miles

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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BN04 CYF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BN04 CYF, 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 BN04 CYF registered?

BN04 CYF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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