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EA04 BKL

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,331 mi
Last recorded97,331 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 BKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,331 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,178 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre slight worn outer edge & slight cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,128 miles

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

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

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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EA04 BKL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA04 BKL, 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 EA04 BKL registered?

EA04 BKL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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