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BK54 EFY

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,161 mi
Last recorded145,161 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 EFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 145,161 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 145,161 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 139,340 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 139,340 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 128,786 miles

Front Tyre's wearing on egdes

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 128,786 miles

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

Front Tyre's wearing on egdes

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 116,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 103,245 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 103,245 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,801 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 91,801 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,585 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 73,551 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front Tyres worn on edges

chips in screen

wipers worn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,296 miles

both front Tyres worn on edges

chips in screen

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,881 miles

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,606 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,350 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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BK54 EFY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BK54 EFY, 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 EFY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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