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BJ54 SWV

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,448 mi
Last recorded104,448 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 SWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 104,448 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 104,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 97,256 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 86,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 86,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,505 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,911 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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BJ54 SWV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ54 SWV, 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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What year was BJ54 SWV registered?

BJ54 SWV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BJ54 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 SWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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