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SN53 ADB

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,274 mi
Last recorded133,274 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 ADB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 133,274 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 133,272 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 124,354 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 124,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 117,465 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 117,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 111,768 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 111,768 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,950 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 100,950 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,789 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,789 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,100 miles

advise front discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,945 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,945 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,504 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,837 miles

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

service light on

Pass 20 Jan 2007 27,247 miles

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

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 ADB is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SN53 ADB, 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 SN53 ADB registered?

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

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