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BN04 KFT

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,138 mi
Last recorded91,138 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 KFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Side marker lamp is not working

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

Nearside Headlamp lens is damaged but is not affecting the beam image

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near fail ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,608 miles

n/s/f inner steering arm play in ball joint

n/s/f outer cv boot damaged

o/s/f outer cv boot damaged

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Mar 2018 83,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

1 x o/s/r side light not working

n/s/f inner steering arm play in ball joint

n/s/f outer cv boot damaged

o/s/f outer cv boot damaged

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,061 miles

n/s/f inner steering arm play

Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,407 miles

front screen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

o/s/f roll bar link rubber damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,370 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,036 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 38,036 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,607 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BN04 KFT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN04 KFT, 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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BN04 KFT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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