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BT04 XHP

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,529 mi
Last recorded67,529 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,529 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,070 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,554 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 48,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,693 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2012 44,693 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,659 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,583 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2010 36,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,895 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 31,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XHP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

BT04 XHP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is BT04 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 XHP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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