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BK54 RWZ

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,633 mi
Last recorded53,633 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 RWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 53,633 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 53,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 50,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 42,789 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 42,557 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 42,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 41,972 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,071 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,406 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 40,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear mounting bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush has some wear and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,652 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,013 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,744 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,251 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,174 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,573 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,118 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,191 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,840 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 11,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RWZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK54 RWZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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