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BP53 HLW

2004 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

43,047 mi
Last recorded43,047 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 HLW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 43,047 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 43,025 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 39,503 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 39,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 38,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 35,858 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has some cracking on the outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 34,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 34,419 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split all round outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 33,268 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

dip switch faulty but still able to operate

Fail 26 Mar 2021 33,246 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

dip switch faulty but still able to operate

Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,706 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front offside front tyre perished

Offside Rear offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre lightly cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2017 27,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre lightly cracking

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,314 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 24,113 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,155 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,683 miles

o/s/rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2010 13,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2009 10,394 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,394 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,778 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 4,677 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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BP53 HLW is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BP53 HLW, 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 BP53 HLW registered?

BP53 HLW is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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