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BP04 ZHD

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,931 mi
Last recorded182,931 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 ZHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 182,931 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn unevenly and near limit

Pass 13 Apr 2016 174,262 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 174,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 151,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR COMPARTMENT LOADED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELTS AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Apr 2014 127,849 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 127,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 124,091 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,091 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 119,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 112,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 100,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 87,888 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 87,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 81,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 81,091 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 63,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,424 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 ZHD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BP04 ZHD, 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 ZHD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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