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BX04 DHP

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,050 mi
Last recorded125,050 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 DHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,050 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 114,427 miles

Engine & Under tray(s) fitted

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 114,427 miles

Engine & Under tray(s) fitted

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 104,631 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 104,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Apr 2011 52,382 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,457 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,996 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 27,996 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,212 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,121 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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BX04 DHP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX04 DHP, 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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BX04 DHP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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