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BJ54 VHM

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,882 mi
Last recorded146,882 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VHM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 146,882 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 144,124 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 144,124 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 137,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 128,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 120,082 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 112,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced possible bulb (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50V17 XL at 2.0mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Wing mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2016 112,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced possible bulb (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner rack arm has massive amounts of play

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50V17 XL at 2.0mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Wing mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2015 100,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 100,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 87,104 miles

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

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 73,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,466 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,789 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Jan 2011 46,581 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,027 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,668 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,463 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 VHM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VHM, 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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BJ54 VHM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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