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AK53 WGU

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,609 mi
Last recorded187,609 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 187,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 179,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 175,876 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 175,876 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 165,989 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 165,988 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 150,921 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 150,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 135,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 108,412 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,042 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,871 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 53,871 miles

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

front brake pads very low

offside front flexible brake hose cracking

offside rear outer sidelight inoperative

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,811 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,218 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,369 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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AK53 WGU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK53 WGU, 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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AK53 WGU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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