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YC53 NXF

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

195,172 mi
Last recorded195,172 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 NXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 195,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 195,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 188,685 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 183,524 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 183,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 179,809 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 179,809 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 176,051 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 176,051 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 169,329 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 169,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 159,522 miles

Air bag light on.

Fail 15 Dec 2012 159,522 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light on.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 149,930 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 149,930 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 136,612 miles

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

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

air bag light on

front and rear discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Dec 2010 136,612 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2009 125,884 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 125,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 116,574 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 103,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 86,013 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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YC53 NXF is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YC53 NXF, 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 YC53 NXF registered?

YC53 NXF is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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