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BK04 EFX

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,663 mi
Last recorded138,663 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 138,663 miles

Play in n/s steering rack ball end

Fail 20 Apr 2022 138,663 miles

Play in n/s steering rack ball end

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 134,598 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 131,607 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 124,458 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,877 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 120,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across car (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 114,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 114,635 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,196 miles

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

osf seat belt starting to fray front pads low osr inner suspension arm bush starting to debond

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,661 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,333 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,281 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,322 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 44,322 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,838 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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BK04 EFX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK04 EFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK04 EFX registered?

BK04 EFX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BK04 EFX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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