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BF54 CEJ

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,733 mi
Last recorded168,733 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 CEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 168,733 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 163,306 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 163,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 163,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 156,899 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 146,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 135,840 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 135,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,214 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,719 miles

Front exhaust mount has broken off

Fail 23 Oct 2015 113,718 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front exhaust mount has broken off

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2013 89,590 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 89,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,453 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 63,453 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 50,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,851 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,189 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 30,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,168 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 CEJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BF54 CEJ, 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 BF54 CEJ registered?

BF54 CEJ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is BF54 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 CEJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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