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BA04 DJZ

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,189 mi
Last recorded199,189 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 DJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 199,189 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 199,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 181,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 181,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 159,450 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 159,444 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 137,596 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 137,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 119,577 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 119,577 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,652 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 120,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 104,802 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 97,489 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 93,742 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,095 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 87,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,158 miles

sml h/lamp wiper split .

Fail 24 Sep 2009 63,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sml h/lamp wiper split .

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,067 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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BA04 DJZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BA04 DJZ, 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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BA04 DJZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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