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RN53 VCW

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

171,133 mi
Last recorded171,133 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 171,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 164,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 164,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 156,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front floor area

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2020 156,096 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front floor area

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 148,141 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 148,134 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 140,377 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2018 140,377 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (cracked and split seal) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (bulb in wrong) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 132,128 miles

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

advise tracking

front tyres perished

Fail 7 Aug 2017 132,028 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise tracking

front tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 125,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 125,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 116,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 116,838 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,617 miles

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

floor corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 108,617 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

floor corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 100,811 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 93,204 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 93,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 85,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

front discs inner corroded

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,348 miles

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

advise tracking both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2010 78,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise tracking both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2009 72,798 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,827 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 65,827 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 56,703 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,898 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 VCW is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 RN53 VCW, 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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RN53 VCW is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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