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ET53 RHK

2004 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,723 mi
Last recorded84,723 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 84,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,689 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,635 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 84,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,461 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,299 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 82,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 81,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,528 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 79,527 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 76,110 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 72,323 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 68,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 61,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2013 61,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2012 58,321 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 54,990 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 54,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 48,443 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 48,443 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 41,608 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,314 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 24,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,259 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 RHK is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RHK, 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 RHK registered?

ET53 RHK is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is ET53 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 RHK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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