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ET53 RGO

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,090 mi
Last recorded91,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 91,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

center / rear exhaust joint corroded

rear floor rails and rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,450 miles

Corrosion under battery inner wheel arch

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 83,289 miles

Corrosion underneath battery inner wheel arch

Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Corroded underneath battery

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,292 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded under battery

Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,074 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to inner arch underneath battery.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 72,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Corrosion to inner arch underneath battery.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,403 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to inner arch underneath the battery.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing/wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 66,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing/wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 63,700 miles

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,834 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 61,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,724 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,809 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 56,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,483 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking close to excess & n/s/f starting to crack, 205/50/16

Fail 14 Jan 2014 54,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres cracking close to excess & n/s/f starting to crack, 205/50/16

tail gate handle defective

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,375 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,416 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,487 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,346 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,460 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 26,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RGO is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RGO, 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 RGO registered?

ET53 RGO is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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