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NH53 ORW

2004 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,208 mi
Last recorded144,208 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 ORW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2012 144,208 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 144,208 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2011 139,473 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 133,008 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 124,179 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 94,802 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,539 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 66,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 60,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,383 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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NH53 ORW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NH53 ORW, 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 NH53 ORW registered?

NH53 ORW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is NH53 ORW safe to buy?

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