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AK53 WGV

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,119 mi
Last recorded102,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 102,119 miles

EML ON

Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,957 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 86,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,465 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,267 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,837 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 66,837 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,079 miles

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

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

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

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,871 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 54,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,970 miles

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

o/s/r brake pads low

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,265 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,972 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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AK53 WGV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGV, 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 AK53 WGV registered?

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

Is AK53 WGV safe to buy?

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