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DN53 YTD

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,143 mi
Last recorded208,143 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 YTD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 208,143 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 208,142 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 202,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 196,482 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 196,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 188,432 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 188,432 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 177,818 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 177,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 167,678 miles

engine has rattle

front number plate cracked osr tyre worn on edge

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

ns ball joint dust cover perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 167,678 miles

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

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

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

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

engine has rattle

front number plate cracked osr tyre worn on edge

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

ns ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 142,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 142,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 123,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 123,293 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 109,955 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 97,139 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,707 miles

o/s wiper blade rubber end split

Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,296 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 47,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,195 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,137 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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DN53 YTD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DN53 YTD, 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 DN53 YTD registered?

DN53 YTD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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