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BJ04 KKX

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,759 mi
Last recorded197,759 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 197,759 miles

front discs quite worn/lipped.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 197,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs quite worn/lipped.

rear discs quite corroded/lipped.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 168,229 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 151,948 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 151,948 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 132,875 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 124,384 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 124,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,204 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 86,204 miles

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

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 KKX is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KKX, 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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What year was BJ04 KKX registered?

BJ04 KKX is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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