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BG54 HMY

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,414 mi
Last recorded29,414 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 HMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,414 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 26,572 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 26,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 25,249 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

small cracks in both rear tyres and n/s/f

Pass 19 Dec 2017 23,668 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 23,668 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 23,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 22,773 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 22,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 22,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 21,107 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 18,401 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 15,575 miles

rear brake discs corroded n/side front inner disc corroded & pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 12,834 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 11,812 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 10,654 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 8,949 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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 HMY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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