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AO53 UZB

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,385 mi
Last recorded91,385 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,385 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,072 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,156 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,380 miles

front brake disc's slighly worn and are lipped

front tyre's are wearing on the inner edges

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,885 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brakes slightly uneven n/s low

Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,388 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

Fail 29 Jan 2008 36,539 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,539 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,160 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,814 miles

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 UZB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

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

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