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AV53 NVT

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,584 mi
Last recorded28,584 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 28,584 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 28,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,712 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in sidewall ..

o/s/r tyre perished..

Fail 17 Sep 2013 26,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr outter tail light nw

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,757 miles

osr outter tail light nw

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,810 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cuts but not to chords

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,469 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 24,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,998 miles

indicator stalk housing loose

Fail 13 Sep 2010 21,998 miles

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

indicator stalk housing loose

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,462 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 15,743 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

gouges in outter side wall of near side rear tyre

offside rear indecator lens holed

Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,743 miles

gouges in outter side wall of near side rear tyre

offside rear indecator lens holed

Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,228 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 13,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,392 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 NVT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV53 NVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV53 NVT?

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What year was AV53 NVT registered?

AV53 NVT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AV53 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 NVT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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