MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust centre box outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust centre box outer casing deteriorated
Central Exhaust silencer deteriorating
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Exhaust joint flanges corroded/deteriorated
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear tyres worn unevenly (215/45W17)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear tyres worn unevenly (215/45W17)
Front brake pads worn close to failure criteria
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroded at rear joint
nearside rear tyre has cracks and small cuts in tread
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
exhaust corroded at rear joint
nearside rear tyre has cracks and small cuts in tread
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side rear has cut in tread no cords exsposed
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side rear has cut in tread no cords exsposed
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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AO53 LGX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AO53 LGX, 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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AO53 LGX is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 November 2003.
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