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BK04 NJZ

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,345 mi
Last recorded154,345 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 NJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 154,345 miles

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

low engine oil

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2013 154,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

low engine oil

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 141,259 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 141,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 131,365 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front steering rack has slight play

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 115,923 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 115,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 104,240 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 92,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2008 92,099 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 80,656 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 78,415 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BK04 NJZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK04 NJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK04 NJZ registered?

BK04 NJZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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