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SW53 JYN

2004 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,399 mi
Last recorded131,399 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 JYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 131,399 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 131,399 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 119,022 miles

Fuel lines slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,009 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 101,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 90,494 miles

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)

Fail 17 May 2012 90,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,917 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,944 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,335 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 65,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres worn & perishing on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,081 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 JYN is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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