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EF04 BKU

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

125,656 mi
Last recorded125,656 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 125,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 125,640 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 124,091 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlights slightly different colour

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass defective and view distorted. ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Borderline fail. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot is split and grease is escaping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Border line fail. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 124,054 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass defective and view distorted. ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Borderline fail. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot is split and grease is escaping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Border line fail. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 122,524 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower CHIP IN SCREEN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 122,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower CHIP IN SCREEN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,987 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 119,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 118,086 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 118,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 108,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,156 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 97,150 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,020 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 88,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 78,923 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,936 miles

poor servo assistance from cold

Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,611 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,245 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 47,245 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 39,242 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,242 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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EF04 BKU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EF04 BKU, 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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EF04 BKU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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