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NK53 UKY

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,702 mi
Last recorded107,702 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 UKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 107,702 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

front tyres scrubbing inner edge

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

service light on

Fail 31 Dec 2013 107,702 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

front tyres scrubbing inner edge

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

service light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,930 miles

All rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Battery insecure

N.S.R brake pipe corroded but not yet considered excessive

Slight corrosion to o.s.f brake pipe

Fail 15 Mar 2012 98,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Battery insecure

N.S.R brake pipe corroded but not yet considered excessive

Slight corrosion to o.s.f brake pipe

Pass 22 Jan 2011 81,548 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,584 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 74,584 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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NK53 UKY is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NK53 UKY, 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 NK53 UKY registered?

NK53 UKY is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is NK53 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 UKY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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