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BT04 CVC

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,622 mi
Last recorded83,622 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 CVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,622 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 83,614 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,932 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 78,925 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,919 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 72,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,310 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,262 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,093 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge(close to cords)-205/50x17

Fail 16 Apr 2009 48,093 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge(close to cords)-205/50x17

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,877 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,041 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 28,041 miles

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

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 CVC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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