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BF54 CJO

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,784 mi
Last recorded98,784 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 98,784 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,867 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 89,397 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 88,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 73,488 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer side light inop

Fail 8 Dec 2018 72,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,449 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,791 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,903 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,403 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 47,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 42,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,024 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,577 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,993 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,456 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,821 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 CJO is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF54 CJO, 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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What year was BF54 CJO registered?

BF54 CJO is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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