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AV53 MOU

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,313 mi
Last recorded131,313 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 131,313 miles

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

Front cv joints noisy

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls both sides

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 131,313 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front cv joints noisy

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls both sides

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 123,452 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Apr 2016 123,452 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not turning off when pressed (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NO ENGINE OIL ON DIPSTICK 2.5L OF 10W40 USED TO CARRY OUT TEST

Oil leak from engine

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 114,831 miles

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

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 15 Apr 2015 114,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,736 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,877 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

underside rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2013 98,877 miles

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

underside rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2012 90,357 miles

front brakes worn / need checking

Fail 18 Jan 2012 90,357 miles

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

front brakes worn / need checking

Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,388 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,770 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,498 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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AV53 MOU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol 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 AV53 MOU, 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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AV53 MOU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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