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AF53 WGD

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,786 mi
Last recorded174,786 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 174,786 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 174,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 147,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 147,199 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 138,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 128,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 128,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 116,918 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 116,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 109,863 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 102,359 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,620 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 87,307 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 76,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 76,743 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 66,541 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 66,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,111 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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AF53 WGD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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