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BP53 UMH

2004 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

189,942 mi
Last recorded189,942 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 UMH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 189,942 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 176,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel near clips (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 176,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel near clips (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 163,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 162,990 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 148,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 148,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 138,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 138,181 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 128,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 128,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 124,740 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside windscreen washer weak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 124,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside windscreen washer weak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 123,575 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jul 2013 123,575 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2012 120,900 miles

Airbag light on.

Nearside front foglight lens cracked.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 120,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Airbag light on.

Nearside front foglight lens cracked.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 117,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake disc heavily corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 117,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake disc heavily corroded.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 112,633 miles

Nearside front foglight lens cracked

Rear number plate has slight delamination

Towbar corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2008 112,421 miles

corrosion rear discs

Pass 19 Jun 2007 108,613 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 108,093 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BP53 UMH is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BP53 UMH, 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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BP53 UMH is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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