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BT54 RHZ

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,641 mi
Last recorded127,641 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 RHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 127,641 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 127,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,043 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 109,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,183 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 23 Mar 2015 87,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,339 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,511 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 64,386 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,386 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 60,683 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 47,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,123 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 38,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BT54 RHZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT54 RHZ, 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 BT54 RHZ registered?

BT54 RHZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BT54 RHZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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