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BN04 KFW

2004 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,356 mi
Last recorded153,356 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 KFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 153,356 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge also has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle has under trays and sill covers obscuring some areas from view

Fail 9 Jun 2020 153,356 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge also has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle has under trays and sill covers obscuring some areas from view

Pass 27 Apr 2019 149,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 146,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 146,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake Pipe. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 144,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 138,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 130,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 121,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 121,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 109,733 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Mar 2011 83,257 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Bonnet will not close

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,541 miles

slight cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,453 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,200 miles

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

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 KFW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KFW, 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 KFW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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