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AD53 FDF

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,331 mi
Last recorded114,331 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 114,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view passinger side (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak under vehicle [front]

Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,541 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 110,573 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 107,798 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 107,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 101,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 101,574 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 5 Jan 2011 75,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,938 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,701 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,715 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,319 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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AD53 FDF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD53 FDF, 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 AD53 FDF registered?

AD53 FDF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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