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BT04 CUH

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,577 mi
Last recorded142,577 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 CUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 142,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2019 135,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 135,028 miles

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Mar 2018 131,561 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 131,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,532 miles

signs of corrosion in rear chassis legs & floor pan.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 116,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

signs of corrosion in rear chassis legs & floor pan.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,709 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,898 miles

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,175 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Font number plate disorted.

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)

Offside front marker light inop.

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

Slight bind on both front brakes.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 62,175 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Font number plate disorted.

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)

Offside front marker light inop.

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

Slight bind on both front brakes.

Pass 30 May 2013 56,172 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 56,168 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 51,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,019 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 46,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,382 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 36,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,557 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,238 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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BT04 CUH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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