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BP04 ZGG

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,672 mi
Last recorded77,672 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 ZGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 77,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,755 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 75,755 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 74,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 70,230 miles

centre exhaust corroded

handbrake travel high

Fail 29 Jun 2022 70,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,794 miles

chip in screen

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2021 66,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

chip in screen

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,413 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,306 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,267 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,845 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 49,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted aim free of charge (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working fitted bulb free of charge (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,121 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,333 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,855 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,031 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,921 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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BP04 ZGG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BP04 ZGG, 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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BP04 ZGG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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