MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
turbo oil leak no emmision test done
ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
195/65/15
both front discs worn
both rear tyres on 3mm tread
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
195/65/15
both front discs worn
both rear tyres on 3mm tread
eml on
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
195/65/15
EML ON
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)
SERVICE LIGHT ON
both front discs worn
both front tyres are perished
oil leak from turbo
requires alignment
BONNET RELEASE CABLE BROKEN
NEEDS A FULL 4-WAY ALIGNMENT
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE HAS A SLIGHT FLUTUATION
OFFSIDE FRONT DISC WORN
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE FRONT DISC WORN
195/60VR15
BONNET RELEASE CABLE BROKEN
NEEDS A FULL 4-WAY ALIGNMENT
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE HAS A SLIGHT FLUTUATION
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
NEAR SIDE FRONT & OFF SIDE REAR ANBER SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.
OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORED.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NEAR SIDE FRONT & OFF SIDE REAR ANBER SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.
OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORED.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
4.5 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED TO BE ABLE TO DO THE C.O. TEST.
BONNET CABLE BROKEN.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
REAR WIPER MISSING.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4.5 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED TO BE ABLE TO DO THE C.O. TEST.
BONNET CABLE BROKEN.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
REAR WIPER MISSING.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate wearing,advise to replace soon.
offside rear tyre perishing slightly.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate wearing,advise to replace soon.
offside rear tyre perishing slightly.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VF53 FFV is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 VF53 FFV, 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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VF53 FFV is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 February 2004.
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