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BK54 RYJ

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,071 mi
Last recorded143,071 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 RYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 143,071 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 143,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 134,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 134,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 119,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF BRAKE PADS BEGINNING TO WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF BRAKE PADS BEGINNING TO WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 119,946 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF BRAKE PADS BEGINNING TO WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF BRAKE PADS BEGINNING TO WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 112,907 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 112,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 109,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 109,071 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,373 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 104,334 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,401 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

OSR light damaged

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2014 89,248 miles

OSR light cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,477 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rear Tyre Wearing Inside Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,732 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 56,923 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,923 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,650 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 48,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,555 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 RYJ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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