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FT53 BFY

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

249,031 mi
Last recorded249,031 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 249,031 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover poor condition

n/s/f top mount rough

n/s/f track rod end dust cover deteriorated

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover poor condition

o/s/f brake has judder to limit

o/s/f headlamp damaged

slight play at steering wheel

vehicle tested in wet

Fail 30 Dec 2013 249,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing thin

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover poor condition

n/s/f top mount rough

n/s/f track rod end dust cover deteriorated

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover poor condition

o/s/f brake has judder to limit

o/s/f headlamp damaged

slight play at steering wheel

vehicle tested in wet

Pass 28 Jun 2012 213,547 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes slightly uneven, nsr caliper damp, rear pads look on min limit, oil leaks

Fail 28 Jun 2011 193,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 193,305 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 161,311 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 131,108 miles

chip in screen

n/s/f shock has a light mist of oil

Fail 2 Jul 2008 130,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in screen

n/s/f shock has a light mist of oil

o/s/f tyre on limits

Pass 11 Jan 2007 110,714 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 110,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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FT53 BFY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FT53 BFY, 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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FT53 BFY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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