MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Vehicle has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain Testable items
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
rear tyres out of shape
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front and offside rear tyres 2mm
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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ET53 RFY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?
ET53 RFY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 January 2004.
Is ET53 RFY safe to buy?
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