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BN54 JDX

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

234,782 mi
Last recorded234,782 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 JDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 234,782 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 234,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald & stepped (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 222,182 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 207,280 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 195,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 180,309 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 167,204 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 151,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 151,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 133,626 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 117,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 117,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 82,362 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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BN54 JDX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN54 JDX, 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 BN54 JDX registered?

BN54 JDX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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