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OW53 BWP

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,242 mi
Last recorded156,242 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 BWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 156,242 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear shock-absorber leaking

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

fuel tank obscuring brake pipes unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 23 Jan 2017 156,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear shock-absorber leaking

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

fuel tank obscuring brake pipes unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 6 Feb 2016 143,543 miles

both rear main trailing arm bushes starting to split

engine management light is lit

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 6 Feb 2016 143,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

both rear main trailing arm bushes starting to split

engine management light is lit

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 126,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear quarter panel dented

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

suggest further investigation of nearside rear park brake condition

Fail 3 Feb 2015 126,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear quarter panel dented

petrol tank obscuring both brake pipes and fuel pipes unable to carry out full inspections

suggest further investigation of nearside rear park brake condition

Pass 6 Feb 2014 108,282 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 108,282 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 921,189 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 91,796 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 75,769 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 75,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,338 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

small cut in tyrewall of nearside front tyre and very close to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,357 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 42,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,971 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,517 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 29,504 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,504 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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OW53 BWP is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OW53 BWP, 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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OW53 BWP is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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