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BT04 LJX

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

107,949 mi
Last recorded107,949 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 LJX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 107,949 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 106,924 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 105,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 104,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 102,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 102,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,808 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 100,754 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,889 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 94,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,072 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,226 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,550 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,501 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,959 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 30 Sep 2008 60,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 53,153 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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BT04 LJX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BT04 LJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT04 LJX registered?

BT04 LJX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is BT04 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 LJX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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