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BL04 JCX

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,606 mi
Last recorded88,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 JCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 88,606 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 88,606 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 83,527 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 78,422 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 73,938 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

service light illuminated on dash

Pass 19 May 2017 72,314 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 69,147 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 69,147 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,550 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 66,550 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 62,978 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,978 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,745 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,830 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 53,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,348 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,205 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 43,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,655 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 38,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2008 32,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,589 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 25,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BL04 JCX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc 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 BL04 JCX, 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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BL04 JCX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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