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BF54 BZY

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,499 mi
Last recorded138,499 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 BZY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 138,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 133,122 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 133,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,310 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine management light on

Front exhaust support broken away

Fail 18 Apr 2018 129,310 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine management light on

Front exhaust support broken away

Registration plate lamp not working X 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,104 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 109,599 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 109,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 107,464 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 102,631 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 102,631 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 86,326 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbing inneredge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 81,851 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,851 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,347 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 72,347 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,662 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 59,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,430 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,592 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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BF54 BZY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF54 BZY, 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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BF54 BZY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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