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BJ04 KKW

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,338 mi
Last recorded148,338 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 KKW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 148,338 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 148,338 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 136,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded IN WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

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

OIL LEAK FROM O/S OF ENGINE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR EXHAUST FLANGE CORRODED

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON O/S/R INNER STABILISER BUSH (CONNECTED TO REAR TRAILING ARM)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 136,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded IN WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

OIL LEAK FROM O/S OF ENGINE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

REAR EXHAUST FLANGE CORRODED

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON O/S/R INNER STABILISER BUSH (CONNECTED TO REAR TRAILING ARM)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 128,997 miles

Both rear tyres wearing edges and perishing

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 128,997 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing edges and perishing

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 120,808 miles

Both rear tyre tread stepped

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2014 104,107 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,207 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 94,207 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 82,885 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 82,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,575 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 70,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 59,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,147 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,946 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,037 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 KKW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KKW, 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 KKW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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