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BW04 ZHL

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,695 mi
Last recorded81,695 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 ZHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 81,695 miles

n/s/f wiper blade slightly damage

Fail 24 Nov 2014 81,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f wiper blade slightly damage

Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,381 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

parking brake high

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,040 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,792 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 46,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,559 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 37,557 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,953 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight discolouration to rear number plate

Fail 7 Mar 2009 32,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,921 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 ZHL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW04 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

BW04 ZHL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is BW04 ZHL safe to buy?

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