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SW53 JXN

2004 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,294 mi
Last recorded148,294 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 JXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 148,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR FRONT SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/217 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 148,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR FRONT SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/217 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 139,975 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 139,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 130,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 130,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 121,786 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 121,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 108,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2014 108,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,651 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 83,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,779 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,589 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,328 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,893 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,981 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 JXN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black 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 JXN, 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 SW53 JXN registered?

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

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The MOT history for SW53 JXN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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