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YL53 RVJ

2004 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,725 mi
Last recorded147,725 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V4089,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 RVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 147,725 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 128,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 113,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 111,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 111,007 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 104,914 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 96,768 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,412 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 75,065 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 75,065 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,949 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,892 miles

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

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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YL53 RVJ is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YL53 RVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL53 RVJ?

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What year was YL53 RVJ registered?

YL53 RVJ is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YL53 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 RVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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