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BW04 HZV

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,515 mi
Last recorded95,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 HZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,515 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 95,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,806 miles

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,426 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,864 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,325 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 56,340 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 56,309 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,634 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 34,851 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,851 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,231 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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BW04 HZV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BW04 HZV, 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 BW04 HZV registered?

BW04 HZV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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