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AK53 WHG

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,753 mi
Last recorded173,753 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 173,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 172,032 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 172,032 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 169,476 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 169,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 164,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 160,982 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 160,973 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 156,309 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 152,062 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 152,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 147,666 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 147,666 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 137,995 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 137,994 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened nearside rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front lower arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower arm (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake security clamp modified

Pass 29 Sep 2014 126,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 126,692 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 116,145 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Sep 2012 105,069 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 105,069 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,766 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 96,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 84,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,539 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,595 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,738 miles

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

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

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 WHG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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