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BL54 KJU

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,453 mi
Last recorded64,453 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 64,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 60,629 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 60,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 58,643 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 54,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 54,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 49,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Under tray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 49,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on the outer sidewall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 46,903 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Engine management light stays on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,752 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 44,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Parking brake efficiency has only just met requirments 16%

Unable to conduct full inspection of adult belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2016 42,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Parking brake efficiency has only just met requirments 16%

Unable to conduct full inspection of adult belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 40,793 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Apr 2015 40,793 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Apr 2014 38,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,620 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,715 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 31,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,470 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,633 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,344 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 13,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,209 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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BL54 KJU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL54 KJU, 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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BL54 KJU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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