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BJ04 WMU

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,646 mi
Last recorded139,646 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 139,646 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,376 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 133,376 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,247 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 124,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,230 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 115,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both split (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both 1 bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,927 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 105,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,654 miles

n/s hlight slightly low no more ajustment

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,941 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 76,617 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,617 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,357 miles

rear brake discs worn 70% and corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,471 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,799 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 WMU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc 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 WMU, 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 WMU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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