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ET53 RFE

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,751 mi
Last recorded113,751 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,751 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 113,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 102,221 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 95,544 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 88,778 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 88,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,003 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 68,955 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 68,948 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2009 60,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 49,162 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 37,971 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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ET53 RFE is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET53 RFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 RFE registered?

ET53 RFE is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is ET53 RFE safe to buy?

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