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AP53 KWL

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,631 mi
Last recorded106,631 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sidemarker bulb not working

rear brakes very close to metal, require replacement as soon as possible

Fail 2 Aug 2017 106,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sidemarker bulb not working

rear brakes very close to metal, require replacement as soon as possible

Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,446 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 90,446 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 86,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,130 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,243 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,035 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,593 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,388 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 54,388 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,424 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,824 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 38,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,421 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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AP53 KWL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

AP53 KWL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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