MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside windscreen washer weak
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
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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
Airbag light on.
Nearside front foglight lens cracked.
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.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside rear brake disc heavily corroded.
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.
Nearside front foglight lens cracked
Rear number plate has slight delamination
Towbar corroded
corrosion rear discs
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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