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BG04 HWR

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,401 mi
Last recorded59,401 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 59,401 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring almost split

Fail 28 Oct 2025 59,398 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing ring almost split

Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 51,305 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 51,302 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 46,349 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 43,595 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,406 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,967 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 30,398 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,765 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,544 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,481 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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BG04 HWR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BG04 HWR, 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 BG04 HWR registered?

BG04 HWR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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