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BN04 PYT

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,386 mi
Last recorded162,386 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 PYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 162,386 miles

Offside Rear bald on inner edge also out of shape

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front to rear steel brake pipes in poor condition in places

Fail 22 Mar 2017 162,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear bald on inner edge also out of shape

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front to rear steel brake pipes in poor condition in places

unable to clearly see rear inner brake pad condition

Pass 5 Mar 2016 153,248 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 145,228 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 141,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 110,269 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 91,859 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2010 76,792 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,074 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 73,074 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,948 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 PYT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PYT, 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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What year was BN04 PYT registered?

BN04 PYT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BN04 PYT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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