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AF53 WGA

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,592 mi
Last recorded151,592 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 151,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 148,027 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 148,027 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 142,881 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 13,626 miles

both front top mounts semi siezed

offside rear tyre perished and uneven treadwear

Fail 6 Nov 2019 139,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front top mounts semi siezed

offside rear tyre perished and uneven treadwear

Pass 16 Nov 2018 131,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outline marker lamps colour faded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,130 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 123,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 111,451 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,495 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 104,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 95,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,550 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,478 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,165 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 70,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,232 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,534 miles

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

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 22 Sep 2008 49,812 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing/bald on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2008 49,809 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing/bald on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,330 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,635 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AF53 WGA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 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 AF53 WGA, 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 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF53 WGA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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