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BP53 UMO

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,448 mi
Last recorded156,448 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 UMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 156,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pads low

slight dampness around n/s steering rack gator but no visual leak found

Fail 29 Jan 2014 156,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pads low

slight dampness around n/s steering rack gator but no visual leak found

Pass 24 Nov 2012 138,706 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 138,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Pass 10 Dec 2011 123,346 miles

front brake pads wearing low & wear on brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2010 108,983 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 94,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 80,429 miles

front number plate deterioating.

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 80,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate deterioating.

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 65,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,437 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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BP53 UMO is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMO, 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 UMO is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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