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EA04 BHP

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,084 mi
Last recorded126,084 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 BHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,084 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 126,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 119,708 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 115,510 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 115,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 107,208 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 101,645 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 101,645 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,613 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,291 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 77,826 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 69,415 miles

front tyres low and bald inner edge

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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EA04 BHP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc 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 EA04 BHP, 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 EA04 BHP registered?

EA04 BHP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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