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AU53 ZZD

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,753 mi
Last recorded145,753 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 145,753 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 145,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 133,379 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 133,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2012 123,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,167 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,464 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 ZZD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

AU53 ZZD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 ZZD safe to buy?

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