MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front number plate deterioating
front subframe rusty
o/s rear tie arm bushes deterioating and splitting
oil leak
rear exhaust box corroding and deterioating on seam
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front number plate deterioating
front subframe rusty
o/s rear tie arm bushes deterioating and splitting
o/s rear tyre getting close to legal limit
oil leak
rear exhaust box corroding and deterioating on seam
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
Exhaust mid-section to rear joint corroded.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear tyres perished.
Service light on.
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge. Advise replacement soon.
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust mid-section to rear joint corroded.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear tyres perished.
Service light on.
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge. Advise replacement soon.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel tank straps corroded
n/s/r tyre starting to mishape
service light on dash
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel tank straps corroded
n/s/r tyre starting to mishape
service light on dash
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre 2mm
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS53 FWL is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS53 FWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DS53 FWL is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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