MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,148 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not clipped (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over parts of underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front wings corroded
front and rear tyres different sizes
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not clipped (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front wings corroded
front and rear tyres different sizes
Front tyres damaged sidewalls
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
different sized tyres fitted front and rear
fuel tank retaining straps corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front tyres damaged sidewalls
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
different sized tyres fitted front and rear
fuel tank retaining straps corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Top strut mount stiff
Rear Floor corroded /splitting
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Top strut mount stiff
Rear Floor corroded /splitting
Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components on underside
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components on underside
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas
Slight cracking on o/s rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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SW53 JYL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SW53 JYL, 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 JYL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 2004.
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