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BT04 XGY

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,682 mi
Last recorded120,682 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 109,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,885 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,419 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,880 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2014 85,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,263 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 77,264 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,264 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,723 miles

o/s/f runing light cover broken

Fail 22 Jun 2012 70,723 miles

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

o/s/f runing light cover broken

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,267 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,319 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,881 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 XGY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XGY, 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 XGY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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