MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage trim (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s window not working
smoke from exhaust when engine cold
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s window not working
smoke from exhaust when engine cold
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 AEO is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT53 AEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BT53 AEO registered?
BT53 AEO is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2004.
Is BT53 AEO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT53 AEO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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