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YJ53 SCP

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,376 mi
Last recorded169,376 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 SCP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 169,376 miles

oil leak o/s/r pad on limit o/s/r shocker damp

Fail 12 Aug 2013 169,376 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak o/s/r pad on limit o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 31 May 2012 156,759 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os headlight cracked, both rear tyres inner edge worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes slightly uneven, headlight images poor

Fail 30 May 2012 156,677 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os headlight cracked, both rear tyres inner edge worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 138,517 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 138,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsr tyre is bold on both edges & cuts in tread,os headlight is cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2010 121,378 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 121,378 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 107,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,208 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 86,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 64,321 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 SCP is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YJ53 SCP, 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 YJ53 SCP registered?

YJ53 SCP is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ53 SCP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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