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BT53 GYR

2004 Volvo V40

Green Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,988 mi
Last recorded91,988 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 GYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 91,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 86,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,701 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dip switch was intermittant-but works

Fail 12 Mar 2013 77,306 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/rear tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,306 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracking outer wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 72,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,730 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 64,930 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,280 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 102,522 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 78,940 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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BT53 GYR is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BT53 GYR, 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 BT53 GYR registered?

BT53 GYR is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is BT53 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 GYR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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