MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s & o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s & o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s+o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 EXT is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 EXT, 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 BN53 EXT registered?
BN53 EXT is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 January 2004.
Is BN53 EXT safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN53 EXT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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