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BK54 CBV

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,561 mi
Last recorded189,561 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 CBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 189,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front water and oil leak from engine

Nearside Front shock is hitting drop link when turning

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear gear box mount very worn ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 172,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slightly starting to wear (205/50r17)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge considerably out of shape (205/50r17)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heathsield inescure but not likely to become detached

Pass 9 Nov 2023 156,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 156,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 141,979 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 126,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges 205/50r17

Pass 13 Nov 2019 103,144 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rough engine idle

Fail 12 Nov 2019 103,143 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rough engine idle

Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,088 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,479 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight noise freom n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 75,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight noise freom n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,341 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front bottom suspension arm Rear bush has play but is not considered excessive!

Pass 24 Sep 2011 63,678 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,329 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 57,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 47,816 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 38,075 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 37,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2007 28,261 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CBV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CBV, 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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BK54 CBV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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