MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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 OAE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 OAE, 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 OAE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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