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AO53 TXC

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,021 mi
Last recorded132,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 132,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

N/S REVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPLITTING (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

OSF FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

OSR INNER POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component FROM N/S RACK GAITOR AREA (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 128,093 miles

N/S REVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

OSF FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component FROM N/S RACK GAITOR AREA (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 128,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

N/S REVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

OSF FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component FROM N/S RACK GAITOR AREA (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 124,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,461 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,344 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 94,776 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,353 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,338 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,684 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,927 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,186 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2013 61,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,105 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,025 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,678 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,841 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating and cracking on outer tread

Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,860 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 12,079 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 TXC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TXC, 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 AO53 TXC registered?

AO53 TXC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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