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BP53 WTG

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

251,310 mi
Last recorded251,310 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 WTG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 251,310 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

slight exhaust blow

Fail 20 Jan 2026 251,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Jan 2025 240,751 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 232,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 224,376 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 217,296 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 213,166 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 213,166 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 210,877 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 210,877 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 204,434 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 204,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 199,581 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 193,820 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 198,765 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 52% imbalance o/s not working correctly (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 186,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 174,999 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 150,560 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 131,337 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 118,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2011 99,613 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 84,341 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 20 Jan 2009 69,712 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 69,712 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,914 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,625 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 WTG is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc 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 BP53 WTG, 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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BP53 WTG is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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