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BN04 KFE

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 KFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 137,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 132,463 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 125,051 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides heavily deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 125,051 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides heavily deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Not working either side. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,300 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed - borderline (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking efficiency very low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating around bolt hole (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie bar bushes deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 117,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt - split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed - borderline (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking efficiency very low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating around bolt hole (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie bar bushes deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 109,354 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed borderline (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate around mounting bolt (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 109,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle to rear flange corroded and holed both sides (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed borderline (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate around mounting bolt (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 99,773 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed borderline (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on flange between middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides tie bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 99,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern whatsoever and will dazzle oncoming vehicles (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed borderline (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded , borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides tie bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 92,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed borderline (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 88,536 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Borderline (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear flexi pipe u clip incorrectly fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both rear tyres badly perished on inner

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,282 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear flexi brake pipe u clip incorrectly fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 83,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear flexi brake pipe u clip incorrectly fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,969 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,718 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,222 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,814 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,572 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,928 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,482 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 KFE is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KFE, 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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BN04 KFE is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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