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BJ04 WMT

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,310 mi
Last recorded117,310 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WMT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 104,115 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil level low

Fail 10 Nov 2017 104,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Nov 2016 94,728 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 86,549 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,166 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,647 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 74,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,275 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 69,275 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,245 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,262 miles

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

parking brake lever close to reserve travel limits

Fail 29 Apr 2009 62,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

parking brake lever close to reserve travel limits

Pass 9 May 2008 48,749 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 48,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,147 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 WMT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WMT, 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 WMT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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