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BJ04 HPZ

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,694 mi
Last recorded119,694 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 119,694 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 119,694 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 111,088 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear marker light damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

fuel filler cap sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2016 111,088 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer 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 Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear marker light damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

fuel filler cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 101,291 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 101,291 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,052 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,080 miles

rear nearside tyre under inflated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,682 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,129 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 48,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,997 miles

wear to front + rear brake pads

Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,150 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 HPZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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