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SF53 AKM

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

233,379 mi
Last recorded233,379 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 AKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 233,379 miles

fuel lines corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel line damaged from fouling handbrake cable

nearside front brake pipe which originally failed has been rubbed down and covered in grease for mot re-test

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 233,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

both fuel lines corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 212,430 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 212,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 200,719 miles

Some corrosion on fuel lines at rear

Fail 25 Oct 2011 200,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some corrosion on fuel lines at rear

Pass 22 Oct 2010 189,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 178,231 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 178,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 149,885 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 112,423 miles

front brakes slighty out of balance

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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SF53 AKM is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SF53 AKM, 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 SF53 AKM registered?

SF53 AKM is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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