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AD53 NVL

2004 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,552 mi
Last recorded49,552 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 NVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,552 miles

Original VT32 advisory list still applies

Fail 17 Aug 2007 49,552 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 NVL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVL, 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

How do I check the history of AD53 NVL?

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What year was AD53 NVL registered?

AD53 NVL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AD53 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 NVL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD53 NVL have outstanding finance?

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