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BK04 HFP

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,305 mi
Last recorded55,305 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 HFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 55,305 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 48,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,900 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 41,900 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 34,354 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 34,349 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 31,518 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,741 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 25,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,590 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 24,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,710 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,846 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,697 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 20,321 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,098 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,316 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 17,316 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,820 miles

air bag light on

offside rear lamp unit damaged/cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,995 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,699 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,281 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 HFP is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HFP, 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 BK04 HFP registered?

BK04 HFP is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is BK04 HFP safe to buy?

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