MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,131 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
general underbody corrosion
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
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
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
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
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
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
both front discs slighty corroded
centre box outer casing corroded
rear number plate requires attention soon
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
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front and rear brake pads wearing thin
offside rear tyre close to legal limit
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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SO53 UTB is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2004.
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