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CP53 RDU

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,157 mi
Last recorded190,157 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 RDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 190,157 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 190,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 186,830 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 186,826 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 183,677 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 183,677 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside & nearside rear chassis/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 175,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 169,371 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 169,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 162,809 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 162,809 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & has a nail in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2016 156,414 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 146,426 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 146,426 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 137,682 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 127,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 119,148 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 119,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 106,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 93,846 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 80,968 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 80,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2008 65,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 52,591 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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CP53 RDU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CP53 RDU, 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 CP53 RDU registered?

CP53 RDU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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