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SO53 MXZ

2004 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,379 mi
Last recorded84,379 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 MXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,280 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 84,031 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,031 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,386 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 83,386 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,542 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 76,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,074 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,099 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2006 66,149 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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SO53 MXZ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SO53 MXZ, 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 SO53 MXZ registered?

SO53 MXZ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is SO53 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 MXZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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