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BP04 ZHV

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,904 mi
Last recorded168,904 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 ZHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 168,904 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 168,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 155,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 155,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 136,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 136,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 134,414 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,646 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,024 miles

Front tyres worn to the legal limit

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres tread worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear offside tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 105,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres tread worn to 2mm

rear tyres tread wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 99,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres tread wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2010 91,989 miles

rear brake pads possible low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 81,732 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 76,893 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,008 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 ZHV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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