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AM53 HFG

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,897 mi
Last recorded81,897 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,897 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 81,897 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,167 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 75,016 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 64,608 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2016 57,007 miles

rear wiper blade split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

under body, suspension, brakes etc corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 47,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and rear wiper split

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre worn down to 2/3mm approx

tested in wet conditions

Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,938 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,310 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,909 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 23,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,051 miles

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

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,870 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 12,278 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,024 miles

child seat fitted in o/s rear seat unable to fully check adult seat belt

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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AM53 HFG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AM53 HFG, 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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What year was AM53 HFG registered?

AM53 HFG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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