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BT04 CVA

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

137,194 mi
Last recorded137,194 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 CVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 137,194 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2019 137,183 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,852 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,351 miles

both wipers poor

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Oil leak drive shaft ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 117,350 miles

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Oil leak drive shaft ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

both wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of sills.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 105,747 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,845 miles

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)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Apr 2015 99,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Apr 2014 96,130 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection, n/s sill cover damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,130 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection, n/s sill cover damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,994 miles

advise sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 1 May 2012 86,571 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 86,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 78,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 4 May 2011 78,554 miles

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

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,795 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,666 miles

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

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

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

advise wear on front brake discs,offside and nearside.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 57,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

advise wear on front brake discs,offside and nearside.

Pass 1 May 2008 47,141 miles

advise sill covers fitted restricting view of sills

Pass 28 Apr 2007 36,977 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 36,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise one of two offside rear side lamp bulbs not working

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 CVA is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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