MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
chip in screen
n/s/f shock has a light mist of oil
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FT53 BFY registered?
FT53 BFY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 February 2004.
Is FT53 BFY safe to buy?
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