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ET53 RFY

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,309 mi
Last recorded150,309 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 150,309 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 150,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 134,026 miles

Vehicle has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain Testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2020 111,810 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,528 miles

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))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 110,528 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,736 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 108,730 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,038 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 94,721 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 86,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 79,407 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,549 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 61,005 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,226 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres 2mm

Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,937 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,984 miles

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 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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