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CX53 SDV

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,522 mi
Last recorded90,522 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 SDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2026 90,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 88,056 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides corroding badly. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides short stabiliser arms inner and outer bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills, OSR chassis rail and rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 88,054 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides corroding badly. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Position light on the tail gate not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides short stabiliser arms inner and outer bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills, OSR chassis rail and rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,778 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 86,735 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Rear centre passenger seat belt anchor has dog lead plugged in and will not release. (7.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rear indicators - new bulbs required. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 83,597 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 78,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Reverse lights inop

Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 75,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,054 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,763 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,182 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,428 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box joint rusty/thin

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,034 miles

Offside Rear Hand brake performance lower than n/s/r

Rear exhaust joint rusty

Rear suspension bushes perished but no play

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,180 miles

rear exhaust joint rusty and small leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 67,917 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust joint rusty and thin

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,917 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust joint rusty and thin

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,175 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,294 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 54,969 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,572 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,914 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 43,914 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,121 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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CX53 SDV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CX53 SDV, 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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CX53 SDV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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