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ST53 UJD

2004 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,421 mi
Last recorded98,421 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 UJD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 98,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust centre section repaired

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,771 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 88,081 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 88,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,087 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,378 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 55,189 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,189 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,440 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,459 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,713 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 37,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,257 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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ST53 UJD is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc 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 ST53 UJD, 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 ST53 UJD registered?

ST53 UJD is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is ST53 UJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 UJD 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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