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BT04 XHL

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,704 mi
Last recorded121,704 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 121,704 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 May 2025 121,704 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 114,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 103,636 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 99,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides at the top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,544 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 96,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (both sides ) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (both sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,521 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,446 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 84,035 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 84,035 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 76,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,903 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,650 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 22 Jun 2010 59,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,805 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 43,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,167 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 XHL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XHL, 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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What year was BT04 XHL registered?

BT04 XHL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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