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BD54 VEM

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

191,059 mi
Last recorded191,059 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VEM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 191,059 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 183,499 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 173,917 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 173,917 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 164,213 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 145,099 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 129,240 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 117,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 107,827 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,007 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 90,007 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,492 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 60,342 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 60,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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BD54 VEM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD54 VEM, 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 BD54 VEM registered?

BD54 VEM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is BD54 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 VEM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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