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BW53 KVR

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,117 mi
Last recorded81,117 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 KVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 81,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 79,925 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and Nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 78,798 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear,and both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,656 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 76,602 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,183 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 75,132 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,500 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlight image poor

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,940 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlight image poor

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,132 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside headlight image poor

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,492 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside headlamp slightly dim in operation

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,769 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 67,769 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,576 miles

Child seat fitted to the rear offside seat (belt not tested)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,902 miles

service light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,268 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 61,268 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,876 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,993 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,980 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,043 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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BW53 KVR is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BW53 KVR, 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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BW53 KVR is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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