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ET53 RFF

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,205 mi
Last recorded103,205 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 103,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

covers over outer seals

poor pattern near side front headlamp

Fail 14 Jul 2026 103,205 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

covers over outer seals

poor pattern near side front headlamp

Pass 4 Aug 2025 102,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

covers over outer sills

oil over off side front steering arm

Pass 1 Aug 2024 102,088 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 102,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,881 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 101,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers over outer sills

Pass 29 Jul 2021 101,060 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,111 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,201 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 97,919 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 80,145 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,129 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 63,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,512 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 58,512 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,103 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,708 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,077 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 32,803 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 RFF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RFF, 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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What year was ET53 RFF registered?

ET53 RFF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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