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FT53 BGV

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,809 mi
Last recorded103,809 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,809 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 103,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,734 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 100,622 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,247 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,728 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,422 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,004 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 41,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,970 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,748 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,434 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,961 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,414 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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FT53 BGV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FT53 BGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT53 BGV registered?

FT53 BGV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FT53 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT53 BGV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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