MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken fouling tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tail light 1 of 2 not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust deteriorated
screen cracked
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front tyres worn inner edges
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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BN04 PYG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 PYG, 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 PYG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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