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DC53 ESU

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,896 mi
Last recorded164,896 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 ESU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 164,896 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 164,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 160,576 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leal

Fail 2 Mar 2015 160,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leal

Pass 13 Mar 2014 153,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 153,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 151,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 144,427 miles

both front tyre sidewalls have slight cracking.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 144,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyre sidewalls have slight cracking.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 136,641 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 136,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 130,807 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 130,807 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 127,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 116,097 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 103,777 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 103,777 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 103,179 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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DC53 ESU is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DC53 ESU, 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 DC53 ESU registered?

DC53 ESU is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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