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BD04 LPK

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,527 mi
Last recorded81,527 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 LPK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 81,527 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 76,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 75,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 72,059 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 64,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,344 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 60,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 56,348 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 54,491 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 53,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 51,569 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 48,966 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,681 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,671 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 31,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 27,432 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 23,292 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 19,259 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 14,818 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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BD04 LPK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD04 LPK, 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 BD04 LPK registered?

BD04 LPK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is BD04 LPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 LPK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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