MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Osf Door Handle Damaged
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear brake disc worn/corroded
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust system slightly corroded.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear exhaust system slightly corroded.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal rubber split in corner
front number plate starting to delaminate
under side fuel pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal rubber split in corner
front number plate starting to delaminate
under side fuel pipes starting to corrode
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre outer edge worn
nail in o/s/r tyre tread
o/s/f tyre outer edge worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL53 YJM is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 BL53 YJM, 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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BL53 YJM is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 January 2004.
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