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AO53 LGX

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,356 mi
Last recorded139,356 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 139,356 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 139,356 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 133,022 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,889 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 123,881 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,796 miles

Central Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust joint flanges corroded/deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,944 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,130 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,525 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 80,485 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,934 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,345 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly (215/45W17)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 62,345 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,944 miles

exhaust corroded at rear joint

nearside rear tyre has cracks and small cuts in tread

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Mar 2010 53,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,991 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 34,656 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 34,656 miles

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.

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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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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