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YJ53 SCM

2004 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,222 mi
Last recorded172,222 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 SCM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 172,222 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 172,155 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 172,149 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

footbrake not tested

Pass 9 Mar 2015 160,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 19 Feb 2014 141,931 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

front to rear pipes heavily greased

n/s/f anti roll bar link fouling front subframe

Fail 17 Feb 2014 141,921 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

front to rear pipes heavily greased

n/s/f anti roll bar link fouling front subframe

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2013 138,155 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 135,462 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewall nicked

nearside front fog light glass cracked

offside front brake flexi hose cracked

offside front to rear brake pipe has corrosion

oil leaks rear of engine

Fail 16 Feb 2012 135,404 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewall nicked

nearside front fog light glass cracked

offside front brake flexi hose cracked

offside front to rear brake pipe has corrosion

oil leaks rear of engine

Pass 28 Jan 2011 133,466 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 133,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 122,264 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,496 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 112,496 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 101,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,256 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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YJ53 SCM is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJ53 SCM, 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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YJ53 SCM is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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