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AF53 WGK

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,247 mi
Last recorded157,247 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 157,247 miles

Exhaust Centre Box De-laminating but not leaking

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 157,247 miles

Exhaust Centre Box De-laminating but not leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2012 147,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 136,284 miles

Exhaust system centre box delaminating but not leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2011 128,421 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 128,421 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 120,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 106,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 93,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,706 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 79,706 miles

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

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 WGK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 WGK registered?

AF53 WGK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AF53 WGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 WGK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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