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BK54 RYH

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,109 mi
Last recorded83,109 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 RYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 83,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 76,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,492 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 71,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,523 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 58,357 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,391 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,210 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,380 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 41,380 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,563 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,359 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,025 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,741 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,448 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,272 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 RYH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH registered?

BK54 RYH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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