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BJ04 HNR

2004 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

154,915 mi
Last recorded154,915 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HNR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 154,915 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 154,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 153,180 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 151,461 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 148,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 147,200 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 147,151 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 145,877 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 145,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 142,910 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 139,916 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 135,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 133,073 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2015 130,828 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2014 127,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2013 113,808 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2012 103,436 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,377 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 93,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,702 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)

n/s/r brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,833 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,625 miles

Oil leak

offside inner rear side light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,631 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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BJ04 HNR is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BJ04 HNR, 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 BJ04 HNR registered?

BJ04 HNR is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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