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BJ04 KJX

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,926 mi
Last recorded168,926 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 KJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 168,926 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner light lens damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2017 168,901 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner light lens damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2015 161,099 miles

all road wheels different

Fail 16 Sep 2015 161,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all road wheels different

Pass 17 Sep 2014 153,936 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all road wheels different

both front tyres have cuts to the side walls

headlight wipers split

Fail 16 Sep 2014 153,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all road wheels different

both front tyres have cuts to the side walls

headlight wipers split

Pass 10 Sep 2013 144,162 miles

off side front side marker not working

off side side repeater on mirror not working

Fail 9 Sep 2013 144,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

off side front side marker not working

off side side repeater on mirror not working

Pass 11 Sep 2012 133,359 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

off side front tyer worn on outer edge

off side mirror side repeater not working

road wheel's not matching

Fail 11 Sep 2012 133,359 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

off side front tyer worn on outer edge

off side mirror side repeater not working

road wheel's not matching

Pass 2 Sep 2011 116,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear inner lamp/general rusting on underside of vehicle/offside rear tyre wornon inner tread

Fail 2 Sep 2011 116,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear inner lamp/general rusting on underside of vehicle/offside rear tyre wornon inner tread

Pass 9 Aug 2010 101,986 miles

air bag light on

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

damage to o/s/f road wheel

feathering to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

odd road wheels fitted

strong advise n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

wear to front brake discs

wear to front brake pads

Fail 9 Aug 2010 101,986 miles

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

air bag light on

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

damage to o/s/f road wheel

feathering to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

odd road wheels fitted

strong advise n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

wear to front brake discs

wear to front brake pads

Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,611 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake reserve travel on limit

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,328 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BJ04 KJX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ04 KJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ04 KJX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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