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BK54 EHD

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,277 mi
Last recorded76,277 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 EHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,277 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 76,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,678 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,871 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,025 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,886 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 44,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,708 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,684 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 EHD is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EHD, 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 EHD registered?

BK54 EHD is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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