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BT04 CTY

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

189,567 mi
Last recorded189,567 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 CTY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 189,567 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 189,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 184,462 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 184,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 180,268 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 180,268 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 177,913 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 177,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 175,873 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 175,873 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 169,371 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 169,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 149,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 149,232 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2010 128,346 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 128,346 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 109,165 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 109,165 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,907 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 84,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 61,268 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)

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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BT04 CTY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BT04 CTY, 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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BT04 CTY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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