MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
Front Oil leak ()
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
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
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to check inner brake pads
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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