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SO53 UTB

2004 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,131 mi
Last recorded124,131 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 UTB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 124,131 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2020 124,131 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2019 120,307 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake slight reserve travel

underbody surface rust frnt to back

Fail 11 Oct 2019 120,307 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake slight reserve travel

underbody surface rust frnt to back

Pass 25 Apr 2018 109,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 106,419 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear both sides shock slightly corroded

general under body wear

Fail 22 Apr 2017 106,419 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear both sides shock slightly corroded

general under body wear

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,618 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 98,525 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,543 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 89,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 815,321 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,763 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,496 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 64,496 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 61,254 miles

both front discs slighty corroded

centre box outer casing corroded

rear number plate requires attention soon

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,857 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 56,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,553 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 52,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,467 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,849 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 UTB is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SO53 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

SO53 UTB is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is SO53 UTB safe to buy?

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