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BT04 XHC

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,287 mi
Last recorded116,287 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,287 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 116,287 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,228 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,960 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 108,960 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,980 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,662 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 103,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 93,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to tread bar indicaters

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 93,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to tread bar indicaters

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Feb 2013 84,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,418 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 76,115 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 76,115 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f foglight damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,483 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 67,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,801 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 59,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

brake discs require checking

service light on

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,581 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 XHC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XHC, 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 XHC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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