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BN04 KGF

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

265,233 mi
Last recorded265,233 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 KGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2021 265,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front shock top bearing stiff

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2020 262,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 262,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 248,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 237,327 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 237,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 225,752 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 213,274 miles

parking brake only just passed

Fail 23 Apr 2016 213,274 miles

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

parking brake only just passed

Pass 25 Apr 2015 198,111 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 25 Apr 2015 198,111 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 May 2014 179,887 miles

both rear tyres are deforming

Pass 11 Apr 2013 160,601 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Apr 2012 144,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 125,679 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 107,997 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 90,298 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 72,852 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O.S.R tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 11 May 2007 55,608 miles

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 KGF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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

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