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SN53 ACP

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,752 mi
Last recorded111,752 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 ACP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 111,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,267 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,019 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,391 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,121 miles

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

brake pipes greased at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,320 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,466 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,518 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2011 70,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES. N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,691 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 60,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,815 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN/SIDEWALL DAMAGED. N/S/F SIDE MARKER INOP. FRONT BRAKE DISC,S LIPPED.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 50,815 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

N/S/R TYRE WORN/SIDEWALL DAMAGED. N/S/F SIDE MARKER INOP. FRONT BRAKE DISC,S LIPPED.

Fail 16 Jan 2008 40,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,563 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,407 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 31,405 miles

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

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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SN53 ACP is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SN53 ACP, 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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SN53 ACP is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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