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AP53 FEM

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,335 mi
Last recorded93,335 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,335 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear backplates corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,629 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heavy surface corrosion on front suspension componants

Heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension componants

Heavy surface corrosion on underbody/Chassis

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre heavily perishing on sidewalls

Fail 26 Jun 2014 90,629 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heavy surface corrosion on front suspension componants

Heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension componants

Heavy surface corrosion on underbody/Chassis

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre heavily perishing on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jun 2013 88,783 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 86,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,835 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)

parking brake cables worn.

slight oil leak turbo area.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,870 miles

fuel filler clamps to tank corroded.

oil leaks around turbo area.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,703 miles

Airbag warning light is on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,483 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 69,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f o/s/r side markers not working

Pass 4 Jul 2007 69,876 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f o/s/r side markers not working

Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,865 miles

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

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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AP53 FEM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP53 FEM, 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 AP53 FEM registered?

AP53 FEM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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