MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front brake pads wearing thin
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
nearside and offside outer sills previous repair
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
nearside and offside outer sills previous repair
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear discs and pads poor condition
Rear tyre inner edges wearing thin
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All rear brake and fuel pipes very corroded. These require early attention.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear exhaust system flanged joint very corroded.
All rear brake and fuel pipes very corroded. These require early attention.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear exhaust system flanged joint very corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 NRJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 FM53 NRJ, 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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FM53 NRJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 2004.
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