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BK04 VSZ

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,761 mi
Last recorded113,761 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 113,761 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 113,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 111,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 111,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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 11 Jul 2022 107,885 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamps are misty/faded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2022 107,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to outer sidewall showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 105,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 98,491 miles

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

all four has limited damping effect

Fail 10 May 2019 98,368 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

all four has limited damping effect

Pass 22 May 2018 95,948 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 95,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp adjustment (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Passenger seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2017 93,515 miles

both rear tyres have cuts on the outer wall and also wearing close to the legal limit

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2016 90,902 miles

both rear tyres have cuts on the outer wall

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 May 2016 90,902 miles

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

both rear tyres have cuts on the outer wall

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2015 88,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have multiple cuts on the outer wall

Fail 12 May 2015 88,177 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have multiple cuts on the outer wall

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,817 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,812 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,895 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,018 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,127 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,409 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 29,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VSZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

BK04 VSZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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