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BL04 KKH

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,349 mi
Last recorded127,349 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 KKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 127,349 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 127,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 126,089 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 126,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 125,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 123,173 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,812 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 113,858 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 110,854 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 106,999 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,978 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 102,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,274 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,192 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,058 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 84,055 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,055 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,067 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,238 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 72,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,694 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 59,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,407 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,710 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,615 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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BL04 KKH is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL04 KKH, 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 BL04 KKH registered?

BL04 KKH is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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The MOT history for BL04 KKH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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