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BP53 UMC

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,410 mi
Last recorded162,410 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 UMC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 162,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 155,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 147,516 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 147,503 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 139,541 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 131,302 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 128,046 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 124,466 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 124,466 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 105,847 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 105,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

stonechip in windscreen, kerb damage on alloy wheels, oil on engine, engine undertray fitted, various brake pipes corroding, rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 89,859 miles

noise on engine, oil on engine, exhaust corroded, various brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 73,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 73,471 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 58,009 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)

n/s outer rear lamp inoperative

Fail 21 Jan 2008 58,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s outer rear lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,274 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 44,274 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UMC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP53 UMC, 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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BP53 UMC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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