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FM53 NRV

2004 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 NRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 136,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 133,745 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 133,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 131,645 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 131,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 127,293 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2017 125,014 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 124,996 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2016 120,227 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges just legal

Pass 23 Sep 2015 116,526 miles

engine cover fitted

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

service lamp on

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 112,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2014 112,163 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,817 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

exhaust deteriorated

rear brake pads slightly low

Fail 8 Oct 2013 108,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

condensation in n/s headlamp

exhaust deteriorated

rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 12 Oct 2012 103,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate fadeing

Fail 12 Oct 2012 103,750 miles

front number plate fadeing

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 90,388 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Damage to offside headlamp glass.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 90,383 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Damage to offside headlamp glass.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 74,924 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R brake minor bind

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,471 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 59,471 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,925 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,101 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,436 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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FM53 NRV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NRV, 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 FM53 NRV registered?

FM53 NRV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is FM53 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 NRV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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