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AV53 UVE

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,900 mi
Last recorded182,900 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 182,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 169,463 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 157,164 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 157,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 141,965 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 127,671 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 110,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 110,053 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 96,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 96,950 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,486 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing and getting low

o/s/f for light broken

plastic skirts fitted

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,812 miles

plastic skirts fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,196 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 UVE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UVE, 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 AV53 UVE registered?

AV53 UVE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is AV53 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 UVE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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