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AU53 ZPG

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,230 mi
Last recorded127,230 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZPG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 127,230 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 127,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 120,895 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 120,894 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))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,891 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 120,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,782 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 120,016 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 120,013 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 116,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 116,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,426 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 109,424 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,961 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 92,552 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,824 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 63,824 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,262 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 55,262 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,405 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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AU53 ZPG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 ZPG, 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 AU53 ZPG registered?

AU53 ZPG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AU53 ZPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ZPG shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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