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AU53 ZPK

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,315 mi
Last recorded202,315 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 202,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 202,310 miles

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))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 199,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output small stone chip on outer len,s. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 199,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush,outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output small stone chip on outer len,s. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 191,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 187,225 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 181,069 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 175,854 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 167,733 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 160,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 152,770 miles

srs light on intermittant

Pass 31 Jan 2012 145,657 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise srs light on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 129,584 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 108,871 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 108,871 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,087 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,312 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 72,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,541 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 47,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 ZPK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 ZPK, 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 ZPK registered?

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

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