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BW53 KVC

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,201 mi
Last recorded103,201 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 KVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine noisy

Fail 28 Nov 2014 103,201 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine noisy

Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,083 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 69,806 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,806 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,833 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,964 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 50,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,329 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,827 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 KVC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BW53 KVC, 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 BW53 KVC registered?

BW53 KVC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BW53 KVC safe to buy?

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