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BK54 LMY

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,077 mi
Last recorded140,077 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 LMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 140,077 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 140,077 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 137,474 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 136,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 131,724 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 131,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 130,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 126,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 123,109 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 123,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/s front tyre low on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,372 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,888 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 107,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,260 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,539 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,021 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,330 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,403 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 27,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,373 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,293 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 LMY is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK54 LMY registered?

BK54 LMY is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is BK54 LMY safe to buy?

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