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ET53 LYV

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,658 mi
Last recorded117,658 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 LYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 117,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 117,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 107,507 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 107,507 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 107,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 99,336 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,456 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 92,456 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,594 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 86,594 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,039 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 73,735 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,919 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 55,888 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Right-hand front brake binding.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,973 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,798 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,111 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,072 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,164 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,738 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 20,738 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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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ET53 LYV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 ET53 LYV, 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 ET53 LYV registered?

ET53 LYV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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