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BK54 BZM

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,468 mi
Last recorded116,468 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 BZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 116,468 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front number plate carrier loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Oct 2008 116,468 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front number plate carrier loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2007 93,822 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

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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BK54 BZM is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK54 BZM, 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 BK54 BZM registered?

BK54 BZM is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BK54 BZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 BZM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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