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BT53 NGV

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,133 mi
Last recorded158,133 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 NGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 158,133 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON TYRE TREAD + SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 156,152 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 156,152 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Body component likely to become detached + under tray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 151,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 151,637 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 148,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 145,598 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 141,496 miles

oil leak

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 6 Feb 2015 136,884 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 136,631 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 126,990 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 115,157 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,400 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 88,485 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,680 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 54,777 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,777 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,046 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 45,046 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BT53 NGV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT53 NGV, 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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BT53 NGV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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