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BW04 JAU

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,477 mi
Last recorded57,477 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 JAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,477 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 57,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake only just met braking performance

Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,492 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 55,950 miles

all four tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,277 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

headlamp washers not working

Fail 16 Jun 2021 55,274 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

headlamp washers not working

Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,322 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 52,320 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,704 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,771 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,894 miles

osf tyre perished

Fail 11 Jun 2014 44,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

osf tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,141 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,958 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,676 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,392 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,840 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,745 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,965 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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BW04 JAU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BW04 JAU, 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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BW04 JAU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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