MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
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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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.
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How do I check the history of ET53 RFE?
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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?
The MOT history for ET53 RFE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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