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BN54 ZKV

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,295 mi
Last recorded105,295 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 ZKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,295 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 105,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread and starting to perish

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

Rear disc's worn and may need replacing

both rear exhaust mounts very rusty

brake pedal rubber worn

securing bolt missing from positive terminal on battery

Fail 25 Jul 2018 97,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread and starting to perish

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

Rear disc's worn and may need replacing

both rear exhaust mounts very rusty

brake pedal rubber worn

securing bolt missing from positive terminal on battery

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,383 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2014 67,292 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 60,852 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 54,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Pass 9 May 2011 49,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,421 miles

nearside inner tail lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,793 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,832 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,131 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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BN54 ZKV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZKV, 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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BN54 ZKV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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