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FP53 TCJ

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,312 mi
Last recorded116,312 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 TCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 108,223 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 108,204 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,105 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 99,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,579 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 71,302 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 59,483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,969 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust heavily corroded at flanges

side markers showing white light should be orange

Fail 21 Feb 2014 54,969 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heavily corroded at flanges

side markers showing white light should be orange

Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,002 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 40,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,610 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2007 20,537 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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FP53 TCJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP53 TCJ, 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 FP53 TCJ registered?

FP53 TCJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is FP53 TCJ safe to buy?

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