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BT04 XGW

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,308 mi
Last recorded97,308 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,308 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 97,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f lower ball joint contaminated with grease

Pass 3 Oct 2022 93,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f ball joint casing wet

Fail 3 Oct 2022 93,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f ball joint casing wet

Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,550 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 86,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,209 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 76,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour fitted new bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,487 miles

Exhaust corroded

R/discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,240 miles

N/S/R tyre deep cut in sidewall

rear indicators colour faded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 65,240 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre tread worn bald on inner edge

rear indicators colour faded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,972 miles

exhaust system corroding

front arb drop-links slightly worn

front tyres tread wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in rack

Fail 25 Jun 2013

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

slight play in rack

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,693 miles

exhaust rattling

front and rear discs lipped slightly

slight play in steering rack

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust corroded

front & rear tyres slightly feathered

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped

slight play in N/S of steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f brake disc slightly rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,751 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,441 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BT04 XGW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT04 XGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT04 XGW registered?

BT04 XGW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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