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RN53 OPD

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,152 mi
Last recorded123,152 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 OPD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 123,152 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,795 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 108,786 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,358 miles

Nearside rear road wheel has sight buckle to the inner rims

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 90,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 83,070 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 83,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 75,281 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 75,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,219 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,022 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 67,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure near bead seal (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb for best pattern posisble (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,455 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,657 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 49,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,539 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Feb 2011 37,611 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,611 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,102 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,213 miles

nearside rear outer side light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 14,760 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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RN53 OPD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RN53 OPD, 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 RN53 OPD registered?

RN53 OPD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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