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BN04 WXT

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,361 mi
Last recorded173,361 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 WXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 173,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 173,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 169,526 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 169,524 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 169,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 167,710 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 167,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 165,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 164,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 161,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 161,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 150,918 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 139,115 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 139,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 122,995 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 115,920 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 109,423 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 103,329 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 96,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 96,929 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre kerbed a lot sidewall poor

windscreen wiper poor

Fail 31 May 2007 96,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre kerbed a lot sidewall poor

windscreen wiper poor

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 WXT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WXT, 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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What year was BN04 WXT registered?

BN04 WXT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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