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BF04 XBJ

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,639 mi
Last recorded93,639 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,639 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 88,861 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 83,776 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,016 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,696 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,047 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 70,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake insecure brake back plate corroded away and loose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner brake back plate corroding.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,940 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 59,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,480 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,155 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 43,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,209 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,483 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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BF04 XBJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BF04 XBJ, 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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BF04 XBJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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