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BG54 HMU

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,130 mi
Last recorded176,130 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 HMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 176,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 172,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 166,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 162,870 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 160,335 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 160,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 149,338 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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 142,003 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 141,623 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 131,874 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 127,998 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 124,138 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 110,207 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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BG54 HMU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG54 HMU, 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 BG54 HMU registered?

BG54 HMU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is BG54 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 HMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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