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CF53 ZBV

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,828 mi
Last recorded112,828 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 ZBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 112,828 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 108,073 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 108,065 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,011 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 99,972 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 91,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 81,078 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 77,513 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Fail 8 May 2018 77,513 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Pass 10 May 2017 72,921 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 69,925 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,625 miles

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,869 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,203 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,239 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 40,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,515 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,548 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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CF53 ZBV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CF53 ZBV, 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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CF53 ZBV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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