MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,456 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine has a oil leak
exhaust starting to deteriorate
offside rear brake back plate starting to deteriorate
both outer cv boots move on joints
engine cover fitted
exhaust corroded
front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
front brake pads worn low
front drop links, lower rubbers cracked
front indicators pale
fuel cap seal cracked
headlight wiper blades torn
n/s head light beam image not very good
n/s/f marker light in bumper inop
o/s/f fog light inop
o/s/f wiper blade split at end, close to limit
slight gear box oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front indicators pale
fuel cap seal cracked
headlight wiper blades torn
both outer cv boots move on joints
engine cover fitted
exhaust corroded
front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
front brake pads worn low
front drop links, lower rubbers cracked
n/s head light beam image not very good
n/s/f marker light in bumper inop
o/s/f fog light inop
o/s/f wiper blade split at end, close to limit
o/s/r brake binding
rear brake pads worn very low
slight gear box oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded but not blowing
n/s wing light inop
o/s/f fog light inop
small oil leak (gearbox)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded but not blowing
n/s wing light inop
n/s/f tyre side wall badly cut in number of places but no cords showing
o/s/f fog light inop
oil leval low
rear tyres badly cracked and out of shape
small oil leak (gearbox)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
Rear tyres showing slight deteriation.
Slight leak from outer drive shaft boots Nearside & Offside Front.
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
front and rear number plate laminate partimg.
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH53 GJV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SH53 GJV, 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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SH53 GJV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 January 2004.
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