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CW53 HZL

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,484 mi
Last recorded150,484 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 150,484 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Feb 2020 150,484 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 144,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 139,180 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 132,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 132,986 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front bumper side marker lights (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both rear bumper side marker lights (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp insecure lens. (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 125,972 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 125,972 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,673 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 100,137 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,073 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 92,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,364 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,034 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 65,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake pads slightly worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jan 2009 65,294 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,279 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,750 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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CW53 HZL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CW53 HZL, 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 CW53 HZL registered?

CW53 HZL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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