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BK04 JJY

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,496 mi
Last recorded81,496 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 JJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,496 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 81,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,424 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 75,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,501 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,681 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 6 Nov 2017 69,678 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Nov 2016 67,044 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 60,899 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn

Fail 7 Jan 2016 60,833 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn

Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,184 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,754 miles

Bald patch worn on inner shoulder of nearside front tyre.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 47,750 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,272 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 47,272 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,459 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,893 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,051 miles

Front & rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,236 miles

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

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

nearside fornt tyre side wall cut - no visable cord.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,429 miles

nearside front tyre side wall cut - no visable cord.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 22,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre side wall cut - no visable cord.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,873 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 JJY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JJY, 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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BK04 JJY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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