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BJ04 HPP

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

102,124 mi
Last recorded102,124 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 102,124 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 102,097 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 94,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 May 2023 94,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 87,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 87,716 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 80,359 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 80,359 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 69,265 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,873 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 55,989 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 54,091 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,905 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 49,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,867 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 45,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 40,092 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,092 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,007 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,490 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 30,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,860 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 24,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,350 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 HPP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPP, 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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BJ04 HPP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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