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BT04 XHG

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,292 mi
Last recorded109,292 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 109,292 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 109,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 108,559 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 107,552 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,594 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,394 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 97,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,762 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 90,095 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 90,095 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,478 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 82,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,044 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,258 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 67,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,030 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,968 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 XHG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT04 XHG registered?

BT04 XHG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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