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SW53 JXL

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,344 mi
Last recorded119,344 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 JXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,344 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front cuts on tyre side wall but not showing cords

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aux belt requires renewal cracked/worn

bonnet cable snapped, can be opened at front with zip tie

oil leak at turbo

side marker lamps should be amber

Fail 4 Apr 2017 119,336 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% ,max is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front cuts on tyre side wall but not showing cords

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aux belt requires renewal cracked/worn

bonnet cable snapped, can be opened at front with zip tie

oil leak at turbo

side marker lamps should be amber

Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,706 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 106,893 miles

both nearside and offside rear drive lights show white light

Fail 23 Mar 2015 106,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside and offside rear drive lights show white light

Pass 27 Mar 2014 102,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 102,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,786 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded at joints

intermitant diesel knock / cuts out at idle

marker lights incorrect colour

oil leak/s

Fail 29 Mar 2013 95,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded at joints

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

intermitant diesel knock / cuts out at idle

marker lights incorrect colour

oil leak/s

Pass 6 Mar 2012 89,110 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 6 Mar 2012 89,110 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,646 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,446 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 69,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,071 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm and worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,497 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,135 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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SW53 JXL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW53 JXL, 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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SW53 JXL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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