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BN54 EVX

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,132 mi
Last recorded128,132 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,132 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe bracket broken exhaust still secure

Fail 15 Oct 2015 128,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to deform on inner edge

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

exhaust tail pipe bracket broken exhaust still secure

Pass 16 Oct 2014 118,083 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to deform on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread starting to deform on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 118,032 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front wheel alignment check and adjustment advisable

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread starting to deform on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread starting to deform on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 109,017 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to go lumpy on inner edges

Fail 21 Oct 2013 109,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres starting to go lumpy on inner edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,994 miles

lower part of front bumper missing(skirt/spliter)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,224 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 79,655 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,091 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,688 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,390 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 43,390 miles

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

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

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

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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BN54 EVX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN54 EVX, 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 BN54 EVX registered?

BN54 EVX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is BN54 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 EVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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