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BJ04 HYG

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,621 mi
Last recorded136,621 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 136,621 miles

Exhaust systemiddel boxcorroded

engin light

Fail 15 Jan 2018 136,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 102,945 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 102,945 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 94,644 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 94,644 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,786 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,640 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 81,640 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 76,590 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,590 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear pads (n/s/r)70%worn

slight mishape to o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,056 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing low(3-4mm).

engine cuts out.

handbrake poor.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 72,056 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,386 miles

airbag light on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,278 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 51,696 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,696 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,992 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 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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BJ04 HYG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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