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BT04 XHR

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,551 mi
Last recorded89,551 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 89,551 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 89,172 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,166 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,166 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,173 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 84,173 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Wiper blade

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Marker light

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,679 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 78,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking and worn inner edges

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge 205 50r16

o/s/f road wheel damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2014 78,240 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking and worn inner edges

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge 205 50r16

o/s/f road wheel damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,134 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,080 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,821 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,904 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 34,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,084 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 XHR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

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

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