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BD53 KDZ

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,247 mi
Last recorded71,247 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Fail 7 Jul 2023 71,223 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 66,122 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 66,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear flexible brake hose (marked with yellow crayon) (1.1.11 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 60,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,803 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 57,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,174 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,930 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,343 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,471 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 37,470 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,977 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,441 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,239 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,572 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 15,715 miles

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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BD53 KDZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD53 KDZ, 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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BD53 KDZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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