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BN53 EWY

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,541 mi
Last recorded160,541 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 160,541 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 157,672 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 154,291 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 150,569 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 150,569 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front link bar catching body

Pass 7 Sep 2017 146,312 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 137,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 128,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,890 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 119,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 110,751 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 110,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 102,967 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 102,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,837 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 83,639 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 83,459 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,168 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 78,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 73,327 miles

nearside & offside front tyres have the inner walls spliting

Pass 17 Mar 2007 53,491 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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BN53 EWY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN53 EWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 EWY registered?

BN53 EWY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is BN53 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 EWY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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