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BN04 CYX

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,238 mi
Last recorded92,238 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,238 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated slightly

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Undertray fitted as standard

Fail 12 Feb 2018 92,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted as standard

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated slightly

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,870 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Advise adjustment (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 85,870 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted at test (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Advise adjustment (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,347 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 75,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,226 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,567 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating/weak

front lower engine stabilizer torn

nails in offside rear and nearside front tyres

nearside rear upper control arm inner bush seperating

Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,522 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating/weak

both rear upper control arms inner bushes starting to seperate

lower front engine mount half torn

nearside front brake hose perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,745 miles

all tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread outer edge + cut in tread - recomend replace

nearside mirror glass missing

slight perishing to n/s/f brake hose

wear /separating to rear control arm bushes

Fail 25 Mar 2011 51,683 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread outer edge + cut in tread - recomend replace

slight perishing to n/s/f brake hose

wear /separating to rear control arm bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,679 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake hoses perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2010 45,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,305 miles

n/s/r tyre has a small cut in the tread pattern

Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,809 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 34,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,264 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 30,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BN04 CYX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

BN04 CYX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BN04 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 CYX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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