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AK53 WHA

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,447 mi
Last recorded106,447 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 106,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 95,837 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 84,186 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL AROUND (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle underside corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2023 84,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear secondary side light not working

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,995 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,802 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 79,496 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,783 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,239 miles

Both n/s and o/s/f tyre valves starting to perish.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 77,239 miles

Both n/s and o/s/f tyre valves starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 71,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,643 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,587 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,257 miles

n/side rear disc condition poor

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Oct 2010 57,257 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/side rear disc condition poor

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,866 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 53,866 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,094 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,127 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,967 miles

o/side headlight damp inside making light dull

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 WHA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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