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OV53 AZG

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,445 mi
Last recorded99,445 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 AZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,445 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,280 miles

rear exhaust tailbox joint thin and badly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 98,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 97,686 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,769 miles

Exhaust blow from cold start.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,005 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,997 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,473 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,614 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 85,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,393 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,660 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 79,501 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,766 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)

stonechip in nearside headlamp lens

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,640 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,467 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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OV53 AZG is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OV53 AZG, 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 OV53 AZG registered?

OV53 AZG is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is OV53 AZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 AZG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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