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BP53 GFU

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,309 mi
Last recorded103,309 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 GFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,309 miles

Rear no plate lights slightly dim

Fail 20 Jan 2018 102,208 miles

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

Rear no plate lights slightly dim

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,302 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,038 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,826 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,799 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 77,143 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,023 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,209 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,849 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,801 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,671 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 48,671 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 33,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,991 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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BP53 GFU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP53 GFU, 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 BP53 GFU registered?

BP53 GFU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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