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AX53 UBN

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,289 mi
Last recorded180,289 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 UBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 180,289 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2023 165,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the side next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the side next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 153,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 143,967 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 138,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 126,835 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 2 Mar 2018 126,835 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,328 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 114,068 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 114,067 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

outer tail lights not working

Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,152 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front seat belt fraying slightly

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 105,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front seat belt fraying slightly

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,913 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 96,913 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,359 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 91,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,678 miles

damage to lower front bumper

Fail 20 Feb 2012 85,678 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

damage to lower front bumper

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,242 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 78,242 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,603 miles

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s wiper rubber stlit on end

Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,979 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)

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

damage to lower front bumber

Fail 17 Feb 2009 63,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

damage to lower front bumber

n/s/front fog light broken

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jan 2008 57,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 57,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,741 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 53,741 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AX53 UBN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX53 UBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX53 UBN registered?

AX53 UBN is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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