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CE53 GXP

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,012 mi
Last recorded137,012 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 GXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 137,012 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Fail 19 Apr 2018 37,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 25 Apr 2017 133,242 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

power steering rack damp

Fail 20 Apr 2017 133,239 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

power steering rack damp

Pass 9 Sep 2016 129,445 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 122,641 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 122,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 114,079 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 114,079 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 106,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brakes uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,394 miles

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

rear brakes uneven

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,137 miles

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

front brake discs

o/s/f brake flexy spliting

rear brakes uneven

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,984 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,600 miles

rear brake discs

small warp on all brakes

Fail 24 Sep 2010 79,598 miles

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

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

rear brake discs

small warp on all brakes

Pass 5 Sep 2009 69,297 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 58,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,269 miles

advise rear tyres

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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CE53 GXP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE53 GXP, 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 CE53 GXP registered?

CE53 GXP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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