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BJ04 HRL

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,049 mi
Last recorded132,049 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 132,049 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 132,046 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 126,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 120,492 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,031 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,248 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 107,247 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,323 miles

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

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Ageing

Offside Front Seat Belt Frayed

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 100,323 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Ageing

Offside Front Seat Belt Frayed

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,576 miles

Centre Front Engine Covers Fitted

Centre Front Oil Leak

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides About 6mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides About 5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,576 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Engine Covers Fitted

Centre Front Oil Leak

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides About 6mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides About 5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,141 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,625 miles

O/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

Fail 14 Mar 2014 78,625 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

O/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 72,037 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,037 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,151 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,886 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 50,560 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,560 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,334 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,883 miles

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

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

o/s/r outer side lamp inop.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 35,883 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r outer side lamp inop.

Fail 21 Mar 2007 28,962 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,962 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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 HRL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HRL, 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 HRL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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