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BW53 HMC

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,704 mi
Last recorded105,704 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 HMC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 105,704 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 98,994 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 98,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 92,222 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 92,222 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,213 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 92,203 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f side marker inoperative

Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,143 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 89,143 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,092 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 87,092 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall splitting, recommend replcement

Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,385 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,624 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 80,624 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R One of two bulbs side light is inoprative.

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

O/S/R One of two side light bulbs is inoprative.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,445 miles

n/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/f day running light inoperative

o/s/r outer side-light inoperative

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,800 miles

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

Oil level below the minimum.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,800 miles

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

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

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

Oil level below the minimum.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,609 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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BW53 HMC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW53 HMC, 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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BW53 HMC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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