MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust systemiddel boxcorroded
engin light
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users fog lamp (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust systemiddel boxcorroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engin light
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
wiper blades split
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear pads (n/s/r)70%worn
slight mishape to o/s/r tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear pads (n/s/r)70%worn
slight mishape to o/s/r tyre
Nail in nearside front tyre
both front tyres wearing low(3-4mm).
engine cuts out.
handbrake poor.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
both front tyres wearing low(3-4mm).
engine cuts out.
airbag light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ04 HYG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 HYG, 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 HYG registered?
BJ04 HYG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2004.
Is BJ04 HYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ04 HYG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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